Texas hosts Texas State in season opener this Saturday

The Texas Longhorns begin their 2026-27 football season at home on Saturday against Texas State. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian enters the contest looking to integrate a revamped defense led by new coordinator Will Muschamp. The team’s offensive roster features quarterback Arch Manning, who is coming off a 3,163-yard passing season, and a new group of transfers including wide receiver Cam Coleman and running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown. While starting left tackle Trevor Goosby is currently questionable due to a recent knee injury, Sarkisian confirmed he practiced on Monday. The matchup presents a contrast in coaching styles, as Sarkisian utilizes a pro-style, West Coast-influenced offense while Texas State head coach GJ Kinne employs an up-tempo scheme similar to those used at Tennessee and LSU.

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