... between Texas and Oklahoma provides a major impact on the final results of the Big 12.

For the Longhorns, this year is not so different, though perhaps even more weight is placed on the 2010 episode at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Saturday.

After a forgettable 34-12 loss to UCLA last weekend, the Horns are keen to get back into the win column and move forward this season.

Here are five reasons this year's Red River Rivalry will be a telling influence on the rest of the year for Texas.

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