COLUMBIA, Mo. — The turn of the calendar brought out Red River ragers.
There were parties on both sides of the Texas-Oklahoma border over the weekend, a geographical distinction that, while intact, has officially switched regions. It’s Southeastern Conference country now.
In Norman, OU’s stadium hosted music, a beer garden and a mechanical bull. UT brought out fireworks and Pitbull.
And they finally got to say that line.
“This is a day we have been building toward for years,” Texas athletics director Chris Del Conte said. “Our fans are really excited about this. You can tell by the turnout.