No. 5 Texas defeats Texas State in season opener at home
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns opened their season with a 59-7 victory over the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2026. Arch Manning completed 74 percent of his passes before exiting the game in the third quarter. Running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown contributed to an improved ground attack, each recording explosive plays. Defensively, the Longhorns produced eight tackles for loss and forced multiple turnovers, including a strip sack from Marad Watson and an interception from Rasheem Biles. Texas now turns its focus to a matchup against Ohio State scheduled for next week in Austin.
- •Texas won 59-7 against Texas State in Austin on September 5, 2026.
- •Arch Manning completed 74 percent of his passes before being pulled in the third quarter.
- •Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown recorded multiple long runs for the Longhorns.
- •The Texas defense recorded eight tackles for loss and two sacks during the contest.
- •Texas hosts Ohio State for its next game.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — 5 things we learned about Texas Longhorns in 59-2 win over Texas State
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — No. 5 Texas 59, Texas State 7: Three things we learned
"Texas came out of their bout with Texas State feeling very good. Among the things we learned is Arch Manning is more comfortable in his 2nd season.
"The Longhorns cruised in the opener and flexed their offensive muscles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:40 AM5 things we learned about Texas Longhorns in 59-2 win over Texas State
Texas came out of their bout with Texas State feeling very good. Among the things we learned is Arch Manning is more comfortable in his 2nd season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:42 PMNo. 5 Texas 59, Texas State 7: Three things we learned
The Longhorns cruised in the opener and flexed their offensive muscles.
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