By Cliff Brunt
AP Sports Writer 

Texas coach Strong enters Oklahoma game under pressure again

 

October 7, 2016



NORMAN, Okla. (AP, Oct. 7, 2016) — A year ago, Texas coach Charlie Strong strengthened his shaky job status with an upset win over Oklahoma.

He could use another one in this year's edition of the Red River Rivalry against the 20th-ranked SoonersSaturday in Dallas.

Strong's Longhorns (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) opened this season with a win over Notre Dame that energized their demanding fans. But allowing 50 and 49 points in losses to California and Oklahoma State prompted a comment from athletic director Mike Perrin, and changes followed. Strong, a former defensive coordinator, took the defensive contro...



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