Two 'program-changing' 2026 recruits to be in attendance for the Red River Rivalry

Sam Houston v Texas | Tim Warner/GettyImagesCurrent Texas commits and blue-chip 2026 recruits, RB Derrek Cooper and DB Jermaine Bishop Jr., will officially be on the sidelines for the Longhorns today. They made the announcement earlier in the week, and it was just confirmed by staff.

Cooper, who's currently ranked as the No.1 running back in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to the Longhorns on July 20th and has been in constant contact with the team over the past few months.

I will be in Dallas for the Red River Rivalry!! #HookEm pic.twitter.com/3dmxFu9Wea

— Derrek Cooper (@DerrekCooper80) October 9, 2025— Jermaine Bishop Jr (@B6Jermaine) October 11, 2025The 6'1", 210-pound ball-carrier…