Red River Showdown
The Sooner State
The Lone Star State
Oklahoma in Pop Culture
Texas in Pop Culture
100

This year marks the first meeting between OU and Texas and the start of the Red River Rivalry. 

What is 1900?

100
While now mostly found in wildlife refuges, this large woolen animal is the state animal of Oklahoma. 

What is the American Buffalo? 

100

Not to be confused with the popular state ice cream brand, this colorfully named flower is the state flower of Texas.

What is the Bluebonnet? 

100

We've got cows -- This 1996 film depicting Oklahoma's most well known meteorological events is expecting a much anticipated sequel in 2024. 

What is Twister? 

100

Alright, Alright, Alright... This Oscar winning actor and UT alum is often rumored to be making a Texas gubernatorial run. 

Who is Matthew McConaughey? 

200

This team leads the series with the most wins.

What is Texas? 

200
These popular fundraising items were first sold in Muskogee, Oklahoma by the Mistletoe troop in 1917 -- I'll take a box of thin mints please. 

What are Girl Scout Cookies?

200

This "Medicinal" soft drink was created in 1885 at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas.

What is Dr. Pepper? 

200

This NBA player played a season at the Univ. of Texas before entering the draft and later became the face of the OKC Thunder franchise.  His departure was not well received by OKC fans. 

Who is Kevin Durant? 

200

This movie and later TV series set in a fictional Texas town portrays the highly competitive Texas HS football scene. 

What is Friday Night Lights? 

300

This team holds the record for largest point margin, a 65-13 blowout victory in 2003. 

What is OU?

300

The Skydance bridge connects the north and south section of one of OKC's largest parks.  The sculpted bridge and the park are representations of the this state bird of Oklahoma. 

What is the scissortail flycatcher? 

300

This Texas city is known as the "Live Music Capital of the of the World." 

What is Austin? 

300

Get your kicks on Rt. 66... Rt. 66, which runs through Oklahoma, was the inspiration for this Disney/Pixar film. 

What is Cars? 

300

This Texan and R&B/pop icon is currently in the midst of one of the most successful and highest grossing concert tours in music history. 

Who is Beyonce? 

400

The winning team of the Red River Rivalry earns this trophy.

What is the Golden Hat?

400

Oklahoma City has not always been home to the state's capitol.  This town just north in I-35 served as the first capitol city of Oklahoma. 

What is Guthrie? 

400

This popular family vacation destination in North Texas derives it's name from the slogan that pays homage to the various nations that have governed the land that is Texas at various points in history.  You will also find reference to this slogan on the back of the state seal and outside of the capital building in Austin... just sans the rollercoasters.

What is Six Flags over Texas? 

400

While he may be best known for playing a Texas Ranger, this actor and martial artist actually hails from a small town in Oklahoma. 

Who is Chuck Norris? 

400

Phil Collins was declared an honorary Texan by the state legislature in 2015 for donating his vast personal collection of artifacts related to what Texas Historical Landmark? 

What is the Alamo? 

500

For the last 26 years, in a showing of collaboration alongside an otherwise heated rivalry, OU and TX student members of this organization have run the game ball on an over 200 mile trek from Norman and Austin to the Cotton Bowl Stadium. 

What is the Reserve Officer's Training Corp? 

500

Oklahoma's two major airports are named after Wiley Post, a Texan, and Will Rogers, an Oklahoma, who met their tragic demise in what kind of event? 

What is a plane crash? 

500

While OU is tied for the the school with the most Heisman winners, the namesake for the Heisman Trophy, John Heisman, coached at this Texas university.

What is Rice? 

500

Thank you for being a friend-- this Emmy winning Oklahoman actress is best known for her role as a series regular in the Golden Girls. I'll also accept her characters name. 

Who is Rue McLanahan or Blanche Devereaux? 

500

Speaking of honorary Texans, this star of early western cinema was not only named an honorary Texan, but also an honorary Texas Ranger. 

Who is John Wayne?