The Longhorns played their home games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, and competed as members of the Big 12 Conference.

6 in the AP Poll, but fell in consecutive weeks to Oklahoma State and West Virginia.

[18] Texas was the only team to score in the first half of play, with two touchdowns, a field goal, and a safety.

Kansas State had a chance to score a touchdown on the final play of the first half when Alex Delton threw a pass to Adam Harter that was dropped in the end zone.

[19] Kansas State fared better in the second half, holding Texas scoreless and replacing Alex Delton with Skylar Thompson.

[21] The 2018 edition of this classic rivalry matchup was pivotal for both the Longhorns and the Sooners, as both had something to prove; OU was playing its first ranked opponent of the season, and Texas was trying to show that it could once again compete with the elite of the NCAA after years of very average performances.

A memorable aspect of this game was Texas' dominance until midway through the fourth quarter, only to eventually surrender a 21-point lead to the Sooners late in the game; Heisman candidate Kyler Murray put on an incredible performance, showcasing his superior speed and accuracy.