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High School 'Red River Rivalry' to be Played at Cotton Bowl
Jenks and Southlake Carroll to face off in historic stadium in 2026
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The high school version of the famous 'Red River Rivalry' between Jenks High School in Oklahoma and Southlake Carroll High School in Texas will be played at the iconic Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas in 2026. The matchup between the two powerhouse programs is set for August 28, 2026.
Why it matters
The Red River Rivalry is one of the most storied college football rivalries in the country, and now the high school edition will get to be played in the same legendary venue. This will be a major event for both schools and their communities, as well as high school football fans across the region.
The details
Jenks and Southlake Carroll, both highly ranked teams in their respective states, will square off at the Cotton Bowl, which can seat over 92,000 fans. Southlake Carroll recently promoted defensive coordinator Lee Munn to head coach, replacing the departed Riley Dodge. Jenks is returning several key players from a team that reached the state semifinals last season.
- The Jenks-Southlake Carroll matchup will take place on August 28, 2026.
- Southlake Carroll recently promoted defensive coordinator Lee Munn to head coach.
The players
Lee Munn
The new head football coach at Southlake Carroll High School, having been promoted from defensive coordinator.
Riley Dodge
The former head coach of Southlake Carroll High School, who left last month to take an assistant coaching position at SMU.
Odaefe Oruru
A 2027 three-star offensive tackle who is slated to return to Jenks High School this fall.
What they’re saying
“Two powerhouse programs. One iconic stadium. Week Zero under the lights. The Jenks Trojans are headed to the Cotton Bowl to take on the Southlake Carroll Dragons, August 28, 2026!”
— JenksTrojanFootball (Twitter)
What’s next
The matchup between Jenks and Southlake Carroll at the Cotton Bowl on August 28, 2026 will be a highly anticipated event for high school football fans across Texas and Oklahoma.
The takeaway
The decision to host the high school 'Red River Rivalry' at the iconic Cotton Bowl stadium underscores the growing popularity and significance of this matchup between two of the top programs in their respective states. This will be a must-see event for high school football enthusiasts in the region.
