Oklahoma State vs. Texas Kick Time, TV Channel Dependent on Red River Showdown

It looks as if the result of Red River Showdown will determine whether the Cowboys play in the morning or in prime time coming off their bye.

The Big 12 announced Monday the Oklahoma State and Texas game scheduled for Oct. 16 in Austin will kick off at 11 a.m. on FOX or at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.

Both timeslots are heralded, as even the morning kick would be FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff,” coming right after network’s pregame show. And, obviously, playing on ABC in a prime time slot is always a big deal.

The Longhorns are 4-1 this season and 2-0 in Big 12 play. Texas plays Oklahoma this weekend in Dallas.

The Cowboys have kicked at 6 p.m. or later in four of their first five games in 2021. The Pokes are…