News Summary
The Texas Longhorns football team has revealed kickoff times for several high-profile matchups in the upcoming season. Home games include a contest against Vanderbilt and other notable opponents such as Florida and Kentucky. Texas will open the season against Ohio State, with anticipated games having specific windows for broadcast on television. This schedule aims to enhance fan engagement as the Longhorns gear up for competitive rivalries and thrilling matchups throughout the season.
Texas Longhorns Football Announces Kickoff Times for 2025 Season Games
Austin, Texas – The Texas Longhorns football team will kick off its 2025 season with a lineup of games against high-profile opponents, as ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) have announced the time slots and television broadcast details for five of the team’s matchups.
The Longhorns’ home game against Vanderbilt is set for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, November 1, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, and will be available on either ABC or ESPN. Texas will also face off against formidable teams like Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Georgia, and Arkansas, with the complete television assignments for these games to be revealed in the future.
In line with the SEC’s strategy, the designated television window will begin in Week 4 of the season on September 20, allowing for specific time slots for games after Week 3. The defined windows for the conference’s schedule include:
- Early Window: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT
- Afternoon Window: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT
- Night Window: 5 to 7 p.m. CT
- Flex Window: Either 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. CT
Texas’ SEC opener will occur in Week 6 against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, with a Flex start time planned between 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT or 5 to 7 p.m. CT. The clash with Kentucky is scheduled for the Night Window (5-7 p.m. CT) at Kroger Field on October 18, while both the contest against Mississippi State on October 25, Georgia on November 15, and Arkansas on November 22 will also have Flex start times.
Texas’ complete schedule for the 2025 season includes a range of games, with home contests and neutral-site matchups. The Longhorns will commence the season on August 30, facing Ohio State in an exciting matchup with a kickoff at 11 a.m. CT on FOX. Notably, ESPN’s College GameDay will host a live broadcast from the Ohio State University campus the same day from 8-11 a.m. CT, providing an engaging lead-up to the season opener. This game against Ohio State will mark the 10th appearance for Texas on College GameDay in the last five seasons.
This announcement of kickoff times highlights the SEC’s efforts to maximize television exposure for its teams while also providing fans with clear information on when and where to catch their favorite matchups. Fan anticipation is building as the Longhorns prepare for what promises to be an exciting season filled with competitive rivalries and thrilling moments.
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- Texas Longhorns Announcement: Kickoff Times for Football
- Wikipedia: Texas Longhorns Football
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