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Texas hosts Texas State as Lane Kiffin draws scrutiny at LSU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:57 AM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Texas hosts Texas State as Lane Kiffin draws scrutiny at LSU

Summary

The Texas Longhorns open their 2026 college football season Saturday with a home game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Analysts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls identify the offensive line performance and penalty reduction as two primary factors for a successful season. Quarterback Arch Manning enters the opener as a focal point for the Texas offense after a productive summer. Simultaneously, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin faces criticism for his public remarks regarding the SEC and the NCAA. Some observers suggest this behavior creates unnecessary distractions for the LSU program heading into their season opener against Clemson.

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By the Numbers

•Texas plays Texas State at home to begin the 2026 season.
•The Longhorns look to improve offensive line consistency and discipline after ranking 132nd in penalties last year.
•Arch Manning returns as the starting quarterback for Texas.
•Lane Kiffin faces internal and external criticism for his commentary on college football governance.

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10:57 AMYahoo Sports — College football Week 1: Top questions for LSU, Texas football and more | Golden, Bohls

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The Texas Longhorns open the college football season against Texas State. Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls tackle the weekend's biggest storylines concerning Lane Kiffin, the Heisman Trophy and more.
— Yahoo Sports

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