Texas to face tough schedule with seven ranked opponents this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Texas Longhorns will play against seven teams ranked in the Preseason AP Top 25, including five in the Top 11. Texas, which is ranked No. 5, will host No. 1 Ohio State in Week Two. Following a bye in Week Five, the Longhorns will compete against several ranked opponents in November, including No. 25 Missouri and No. 11 LSU. Texas aims to navigate its challenging schedule to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.
- •Texas is ranked No. 5 in the Preseason AP Poll.
- •The Longhorns will face five of the top 11 ranked teams.
- •Texas plays two ranked teams in September and two in October.
- •A tough November schedule includes games against ranked opponents.
- •Texas aims for a minimum of four wins against ranked teams to reach the CFP.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Texas set to face seven Preseason Top 25 AP teams, five in the Top 11
"It's official. The Texas Longhorns schedule is rough. After the release of the 2026 Preseason AP Top 25, we now know UT will face seven ranked teams.
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