Texas defeats Texas State 59-7 in season opener

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns opened their 2026 season with a 59-7 victory over the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium on September 5. Quarterback Arch Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns to lead the offense. Defensive efforts included a 60-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Graceson Littleton and a fourth-down pass deflection by Alex January. Will Muschamp’s defense limited the Bobcats to a single touchdown throughout the contest. Texas now shifts focus to a high-profile nonconference matchup against Ohio State scheduled for next week in Austin. This win serves as the first test for the Longhorns before they face the Buckeyes in a rematch of previous seasons.

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