Texas Longhorns face toughest schedule in college football for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Texas Longhorns begin the 2026 season with one of the hardest football schedules in the nation. Key games include matchups against Ohio State, LSU, and Texas A&M, with competition throughout the SEC. The Longhorns' ability to navigate this challenging slate will be crucial for their college football playoff aspirations. Their schedule features rematches and new challenges, as Texas also hosts games against UTSA and Texas State, known as easy tune-ups. The Longhorns aim to improve on last year's results and secure postseason opportunities.
- •Texas plays Ohio State at home on Sept. 12
- •Mississippi State visits Austin on Oct. 31
- •Texas A&M hosts Texas in College Station on Nov. 27
- •Games against Tennessee, LSU, and Missouri mark new conference challenges
- •Longhorns look to improve after last season's difficulties
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Texas 2026 Football Schedule: Ranking opponents easiest to hardest
"Texas enters 2026 as one of the favorites to win the national title, but the Longhorns are also saddled with the hardest schedule in America.
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