Brent Venables on moving Oklahoma-Texas game: 'I wouldn't want to change it for anything'

The Oklahoma-Texas football game, known as the Red River Rivalry, is one of college football's longest-running rivalries. Set against the backdrop of the State Fair of Texas at the Cotton Bowl, the series has taken place at the same location for over 100 consecutive years. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, in his fifth attempt leading the Sooners, has lost three of his first four matchups against Texas by a margin of 17 or more points.

Despite this, Venables expresses no desire to alter the current format of the game. He emphasizes the historical significance, pageantry, and the intense atmosphere that the Cotton Bowl setting provides. He also praises the balanced fan base, with equal numbers of Oklahoma and Texas supporters in attendance, which adds to the excitement of the event.

Brent Venables has been approached about the possibility of switching to a home-and-home series, but he firmly states that he wouldn't want to change the current setup for anything. Currently, Texas is aiming for its third consecutive win in the Red River series, a feat not achieved since 1997-99.