How to watch the Red River Showdown: Game time, TV, live streaming, and more

The sights and smell of the Texas State Fair are truly unparalleled — the Dallas event at the Cotton Bowl between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners is filled with an abundance of burnt orange and crimson red and a general scent of fried dough at every corner.

Not all of us can be in attendance for the Red River Showdown this weekend, however, so here is how to watch from the coach, as well as important info leading up to the game.

First, here's some reading from Burnt Orange Nation about this week's match-up against OU.

• Game Preview: Texas can finally turn the corner with win over Oklahoma
• A breakdown of how Texas can contain Baker Mayfield and the Oklahoma offense.
• Q&A with SB Nation OU blog "Crimson and Cream Machine" about OU's weaknesses and strengths.
• The Longhorn Republic podcast looks at the Kansas State victory and how Texas can come out on top against Oklahoma.
• The BON roundtable anticipates a big win for the 'Horns.

How to watch, listen, and stream

Where: Cotton Bowl (Dallas, Texas)

Kickoff time: 2:30 pm CST

TV: ESPN

Radio: 104.9 The Horn, 99.3

Online Streaming: WatchESPN

Live Stats: Side Arm Stats

Odds: Oklahoma (-9.5)