College GameDay is heading to Austin as No. 4 Texas prepares to host No. 10 Oklahoma in their 70th matchup of the historic Red River Rivalry. The game tips off Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central at Moody Center, with ESPN’s pregame show going live from the venue.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Game Time: Sunday, Feb 1, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central at Moody Center in Austin
- Broadcast: ABC with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe on the call
- Records: Texas 20-2 (5-2 SEC), Oklahoma 17-4 (5-3 SEC)
- Rivalry Milestone: 70th installment of the Red River Rivalry between the programs
Longhorns’ Home Court Dominance Sets Stage
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Texas brings an impressive 37-game home court winning streak to this matchup, holding a 62-5 all-time record at Moody Center. The Longhorns have proven nearly untouchable on their home floor, with 13 straight wins at the venue this season. Coach Vic Schaefer‘s squad enters this game fresh off an 88-68 victory over Florida on the road, improving to 20 wins this season. Only two losses on the season underscore Texas’ dominant form entering this Red River clash.
Texas is 6-2 against ranked opponents this season and has already notched impressive wins over No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 South Carolina. The Longhorns are 13-0 in competition at Moody Center and own an 18-0 record in games decided by 10 or more points, showcasing both their consistency and their ability to dominate.
Star Power Shapes the Matchup
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Madison Booker continues her national player of the year campaign, averaging 19.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. In SEC play, the junior is putting up 20.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting while adding 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Booker recently became the fifth player in Texas women’s basketball history to record a triple-double with 28 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds against UTRGV.
Oklahoma’s Aaliyah Chavez, the No. 1 high school recruit in the 2025 class, is putting together a stunning freshman campaign that has her in contention for Freshman Player of the Year. The 5-11 guard from Lubbock, Texas, is ranked No. 18 among all college basketball players by ESPN and has quickly become the face of the Sooner program.
Key Matchup Preview
| Factor | Texas | Oklahoma |
| Record | 20-2 (5-2 SEC) | 17-4 (5-3 SEC) |
| Key Player | Madison Booker (19.2 PPG) | Aaliyah Chavez (Freshman Star) |
| Home Record | 13-0 at Moody Center | 5-3 SEC road record |
| Recent Form | Won vs Florida 88-68 | Top-10 program status |
Both teams feature elite perimeter talent that will be on display Sunday afternoon. Rori Harmon for Texas is chasing history, currently just five steals away from breaking the Texas program record of 346 set in 1980. She already holds the Texas assist record with 883 career assists and is pursuing a historic quadruple-double milestone: 1,500 points, 900 assists, 340 steals and 600 rebounds.
“This will be the Longhorns ninth game of the season against a ranked opponent and fourth game of the season against a top-10 team.”
— Texas Women’s Basketball Official Preview, University of Texas Athletics
Historic Rivalry Coming to Peak Form
The Red River Rivalry between these two universities is one of college basketball’s most storied competitions, dating back to 1979. This marks only the second time in the 70-game series that both teams hold top-10 rankings. ESPN’s College GameDay will be live from Austin before the game, bringing national spotlight to this SEC matchup. The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC with legendary call of Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe providing commentary.
Texas athletic department has dominated the broader Red River Rivalry during 2025-26, leading 3-1 across all sports against Oklahoma this season. The women’s basketball program wants to extend that dominance in what promises to be an electrifying atmosphere at the sold-out Moody Center.
What Will Determine This Matchup?
Texas must protect its home-court advantage and contain Chavez’s dynamic playmaking, while Oklahoma will need to leverage the energy of facing a top-4 team and capitalize on defensive opportunities. The Sooners enter as a fifth top-10 test this season, showing their program’s commitment to challenging elite competition.
With College GameDay on site and both programs fighting for critical SEC standings positioning, Sunday’s matchup will feature two of women’s college basketball’s most exciting offenses in a rivalry that traces over 45 years of history. The stakes are enormous for both programs as they push toward the postseason.
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