Texas Longhorns prepare for SEC opener against No. 14 Tennessee
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Texas Longhorns are set to face No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Knoxville. The Longhorns, ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25, come in with a 3-0 record, having delivered impressive wins against Texas State and Ohio State, but struggled in a recent game against UTSA. Head coach Steve Sarkisian continues to evaluate his team’s identity as they approach their SEC opener. Quarterback Arch Manning aims to improve after a mixed performance in the last outing, where he completed 16 of 32 passes.
- •Texas is 3-0 and ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
- •Kickoff is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. in Knoxville.
- •Head coach Steve Sarkisian assesses team identity three games in.
- •Quarterback Arch Manning seeks to enhance performance after UTSA game.
- •Texas aims to capitalize on its talent against a ranked opponent.
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"Let's see which Texas team shows up in Tennessee: the one that blew by Texas State and shocked Ohio State or the one that slogged its way past UTSA.
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