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Texas Longhorns face minimal travel in early 2026 college football season

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Texas Longhorns face minimal travel in early 2026 college football season

Summary

The Texas Longhorns will navigate through a light travel schedule in the early weeks of the 2026 college football season. They will play their first eight games with only one trip outside Texas, traveling to Tennessee on September 26. Alongside Texas, Michigan, Louisville, Nebraska, and USC benefit from favorable home games. Michigan has six of its first seven games at home, ensuring a strong start as they aim for a playoff spot. TCU and UTSA also have limited travel, with TCU travelling outside Texas only twice through the first two months.

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By the Numbers

•Texas plays seven home games in 2026.
•Michigan has six of seven games at home early.
•TCU faces a nine-hour flight to Dublin for opener.
•UTSA will not leave Texas until October 24.
•West Virginia has one true road game in first seven weeks.

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Light travel is always appreciated during the college football season, especially early. The Texas Longhorns leave the Lone Star State once in the first two months.
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