The 2026 Texas Football Schedule puts ranked competition on the calendar early and saves more of it for the end. There is almost no quiet stretch once September gets going.
2026 Texas Longhorns Football Schedule
2026 Texas Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Texas State BobcatsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 3:30 PM ETESPN | Win 59-7 | |
| Saturday | vs Ohio State BuckeyesDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 7:30 PM ETABC | Win 24-23 | |
| Saturday | vs UTSA RoadrunnersDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 8:00 PM ETSECN+ | Win 30-6 | |
| Saturday | at Tennessee VolunteersNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 12:00 PM ETABC or ESPN | Win 20-17 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma SoonersCotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas, TX | 3:30 PM ETABC or ESPN | Loss 27-24 | |
| Saturday | vs Florida GatorsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Ole Miss RebelsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Mississippi State BulldogsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 6:00–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Missouri TigersFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at LSU TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Arkansas RazorbacksDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Texas A&M AggiesKyle Field, College Station, TX | 7:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00 PM ETABC |
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September Opens Loud
The first month already carries national weight:
- Texas State at home
- Ohio State at home under the lights
- UTSA at home
- Tennessee on the road
Ohio State in Austin on a Saturday night is the early measuring stick. Everything around it is secondary.
Red River Sits in the Middle
After the bye:
- Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 10
That game still sets the tone for the rest of the fall. Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State follow at home, giving Texas Longhorns football three straight dates in Austin before the road schedule returns.
November Does Not Let Up
The final stretch includes:
- Missouri on the road
- LSU in Baton Rouge
- Arkansas at home
- Texas A&M on the road to close the regular season
Tiger Stadium and Kyle Field back-to-back is as difficult a closing run as the Texas SEC schedule offers. The Friday night trip to College Station still carries more local weight than almost any other game on the board.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Texas play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Texas State.
When is Texas vs Ohio State?
September 12 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
How many home games does Texas have?
Seven at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, plus the neutral-site Red River game against Oklahoma.
What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
November 7 through November 27 — Missouri, LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M.
Where can I see the full Texas Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 Texas Football Schedule is listed above.
