Texas defeats Texas State in season opening football game at home

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns opened their season with a lopsided victory over the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2026. Quarterback Arch Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns, while the team converted 73.3% of their third-down attempts. Despite the offensive performance, Texas struggled to maintain consistency in the run game, failing to convert on 10 of their 36 rushing attempts. The victory leaves the team with few injuries as they prepare for a high-profile matchup next week. The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes are scheduled to travel to Austin for their upcoming game after opening their season with a 56-3 win over the Ball State Cardinals.

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