Texas Longhorns host Texas State Bobcats in season opener at home

The Texas Longhorns open their 2026 college football season Saturday at 2:30 CT, hosting the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. This matchup serves as a preparation game for Texas before facing the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes next week. While Texas enters as a near 30-point favorite, head coach Steve Sarkisian looks for a refined offensive performance from quarterback Arch Manning and the debut of the defense under coordinator Will Muschamp. Texas State, now a member of the Pac-12, brings an offensive unit that averaged over 472 yards per game during the previous season. Observers will monitor how the Longhorns manage their early-season execution following struggles in similar non-conference games last year. The result of this meeting will likely offer insight into the squad's readiness for their upcoming schedule.

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