Texas & Oklahoma Governors Place Friendly Wagers On Red River Showdown

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The governors of Texas and Oklahoma have entered into a friendly-wager ahead of tomorrow’s Red River Showdown game between the Longhorns and Sooners. Texas Governor Greg Abbott put up Lone Star beer and brisket from Fort Worth's Railhead Barbecue. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt countered with “Head Country” barbecue and some of his favorites from the Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail.

"Oklahomans have been driving down I-35 for years to get REAL beer, REAL BBQ, & REAL football," said Governor Abbott.

"When @OU_Football wins (again), send whiskey for my men and beer for my horses," said Governor Stitt.


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