GAME WEEK: Texas vs Texas State

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The Texas Longhorns open their 2026 season against the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM Central Time at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. [1, 2, 3]

Game Overview

• • Date & Time: Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM CT
  • Location: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX
  • The Stakes: Texas enters the season ranked No. 5 in the AP Preseason Top 25 with high playoff expectations, led by returning starting quarterback Arch Manning. Texas State comes in under head coach G.J. Kinne, looking to make some noise after joining the new Pac-12 Conference. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Key Matchups

• • Arch Manning vs. Texas State Defense: Manning headlines a loaded Texas offense. The Bobcats struggled heavily against the run last season (giving up over 29 points per game) and did major work in the portal to rebuild their front. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Texas State Fast-Paced Offense: The Bobcats operate at a lightning-fast tempo, ranking near the top of college football in speed between plays. Returning quarterback Brad Jackson and targets like Beau Sparks will test an elite Texas defense