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Texas Longhorns prepare for first game at LSU since 1953

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Texas Longhorns prepare for first game at LSU since 1953

Summary

The Texas Longhorns are set to play the LSU Tigers on Saturday, marking their first trip to Baton Rouge since 1953. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Texas enters the game with a 7-2 record and is ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff standings, aiming for a fifth win over a ranked opponent. Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the team's identity, citing a focus on mental and physical toughness. The Longhorns face challenges, including injuries to key players, but have secured three consecutive wins leading into this matchup against a 6-3 LSU team also vying for playoff hopes after a loss to Alabama.

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By the Numbers

•Texas is ranked No. 6 in the CFP standings.
•LSU has lost its last game against Alabama, 31-13.
•Kickoff is Saturday night at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
•Texas has won three straight games before this matchup.
•Injuries have affected Texas, with key players sidelined.

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10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Texas HC Steve Sarkisian reveals Longhorns’ identity before first trip to LSU since 1953

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The Texas Longhorns play at the LSU Tigers on Saturday for the first time since 1953, a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Tiger Stadium with playoff hopes on both sidelines. Texas comes in at 7-2 and No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with four wins over ranked opponents and two October losses that […] The post Texas HC Steve Sarkisian reveals Longhorns’ identity before first trip to LSU since 1953 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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