Dallas Cowboys face Houston Texans in Lone Star State rivalry

The "Battle of Texas" is upon the Lone Star State as the Houston Texans face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 of the NFL season. The game will take place at 11 a.m. MT/ 12 p.m. CT on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Houston's NRG Stadium. The Cowboys (1-2) are coming in after a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on a

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What is the story about?

The "Battle of Texas" is upon the Lone Star State as the Houston Texans face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 of the NFL season.

The game will take place at 11 a.m. MT/ 12 p.m. CT on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Houston's NRG Stadium.

The Cowboys (1-2) are coming in after a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on a 54-yard field goal as time expired in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game averaged 24.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched NFL international game in history, CBS Sports reported.

The Texans (0-3) are still trying to find their first win of the season after losing 19-17 to the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks downfield to pass Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

What time is the Dallas Cowboys game today?

The Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Week 4 NFL game is scheduled for 11 a.m. MT/ 12 p.m. CT on Sunday, Oct. 4.

What channel is the Cowboys vs Texans game on Sunday?

The Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans game

game will air on FOX. It can be streamed on NFL+ and FUBO.

What is the Battle of Texas?

The "Battle of Texas" is the rivalry between the two NFL teams in Texas — the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans.

The NFL rivalry between the state's largest cities is played for the Texas Governor's Cup, a trophy awarded to the winner. The series dates back to 1960 to the teams then-known as the Dallas Texans and the Houston Oilers.

The Dallas and Houston teams are in different NFL conferences and divisions and do not play each other regularly.

Who leads the Battle of Texas series?

Dallas leads the overall series 13-9 dating back to 1960.

Aug 30, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans mascot Toro sits on the edge of the stands during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans series

The Battle of Texas went into slumber after 1996 when the Houston Oilers moved to Nashville and became the Tennessee Titans, though sometimes they dress up as the Oilers.

The Texas rivalry was renewed when the Houston Texans entered the NFL as an expansion team in 2002. Some Cowboys fans are still upset the 'Boys lost 19-10 to the Texans at the expansion team's inaugural game in Houston in 2002.

The Dallas Cowboys lead the series over the Houston Texans 4-3.

Who won the last Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys game?

The last time the Texans faced the Cowboys was in 2024. The Texans won 34-10, earning their first road win at the Cowboys' AT&T Stadium. It was Houston's first win at Dallas since the Oilers defeated the Cowboys 25-17 on Thanksgiving Day 1988.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Dallas Cowboys face Houston Texans in Lone Star State rivalry