Texas Longhorns face three pivotal games in 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Texas Longhorns' 2026 college football season features three critical matchups that could determine their playoff hopes. Texas will host Ohio State on September 12, after losing to the Buckeyes the previous year. The Longhorns then travel to face LSU on November 14, where both teams will look to bolster their CFP credentials. Texas wraps up the regular season on November 27 against Texas A&M, a rivalry game that could have significant implications for the playoff picture. After a strong finish last season, Texas aims to build on its successes with new talent added during the offseason.
- •Texas hosts Ohio State on September 12.
- •Longhorns play LSU away on November 14.
- •Texas faces Texas A&M on November 27 at Kyle Field.
- •Texas looks to improve after last season's challenges.
- •Arch Manning returns as starting quarterback.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame: 3 games that will define 2026 season
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Texas: 3 games that will define 2026 season
"The Texas Longhorns have three challenging games in the regular season that will decide if the team competes for the CFP.
"Notre Dame has three challenging games during the regular season that could determine if it makes the CFP this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:50 AMNotre Dame: 3 games that will define 2026 season
Notre Dame has three challenging games during the regular season that could determine if it makes the CFP this year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:26 AMTexas: 3 games that will define 2026 season
The Texas Longhorns have three challenging games in the regular season that will decide if the team competes for the CFP.
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