Texas hosts Texas State for 2026 season opener in Austin

The Texas Longhorns open their 2026 football season hosting the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. This matchup serves as the first contest for Texas coach Steve Sarkisian before a scheduled Week 2 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Quarterback Arch Manning enters the game amid focus on his development during fall camp, while the Texas defense debuts under new coordinator Will Muschamp. Texas starting left tackle Trevor Goosby is available for play. The game is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff with high temperatures in Austin expected to reach 97 degrees. The university also recently unveiled the $80 million Frank and Wofford Denius Indoor Football Facility to assist with player recovery during the early-season heat.

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