Austin, Texas, December 12, 2025
The Southeastern Conference has released the 2026 football schedule for the University of Texas Longhorns. The schedule includes nine home games within Texas and sees a major shift from last year’s road-heavy itinerary. Notable matchups include non-conference games against Texas State and Ohio State, as well as key conference rivalries with Oklahoma and Texas A&M. The schedule reinforces Texas’ commitment to maintaining traditional rivalries with designated annual matchups in the SEC.
Austin, Texas – The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has unveiled the University of Texas Longhorns’ football schedule for the 2026 season, featuring nine games within the state and seven at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. This marks a significant shift from the 2025 season, which saw the Longhorns primarily on the road.
Non-Conference Games
- September 5: vs. Texas State Bobcats – Austin, TX
- September 12: vs. Ohio State Buckeyes – Austin, TX
- September 19: vs. UTSA Roadrunners – Austin, TX
Conference Games
- September 26: at Tennessee Volunteers – Knoxville, TN
- October 10: vs. Oklahoma Sooners – Dallas, TX
- October 17: vs. Florida Gators – Austin, TX
- October 24: vs. Ole Miss Rebels – Austin, TX
- October 31: vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs – Austin, TX
- November 7: at Missouri Tigers – Columbia, MO
- November 14: at LSU Tigers – Baton Rouge, LA
- November 21: vs. Arkansas Razorbacks – Austin, TX
- November 27: at Texas A&M Aggies – College Station, TX
The SEC’s transition to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026 introduces permanent annual matchups for each team. Texas’ designated rivals are Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M, ensuring these teams face each other every season.
Notably, the Texas vs. Texas A&M game is scheduled for Friday, November 27, at Kyle Field in College Station, continuing the tradition of playing on the day after Thanksgiving.
For the complete 2026 Texas Longhorns football schedule, please visit the official University of Texas Athletics website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 2026 Texas Longhorns football schedule?
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has unveiled the University of Texas Longhorns’ football schedule for the 2026 season, featuring nine games within the state and seven at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. This marks a significant shift from the 2025 season, which saw the Longhorns primarily on the road.
What are the non-conference games for the 2026 season?
- September 5: vs. Texas State Bobcats – Austin, TX
- September 12: vs. Ohio State Buckeyes – Austin, TX
- September 19: vs. UTSA Roadrunners – Austin, TX
What are the conference games for the 2026 season?
- September 26: at Tennessee Volunteers – Knoxville, TN
- October 10: vs. Oklahoma Sooners – Dallas, TX
- October 17: vs. Florida Gators – Austin, TX
- October 24: vs. Ole Miss Rebels – Austin, TX
- October 31: vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs – Austin, TX
- November 7: at Missouri Tigers – Columbia, MO
- November 14: at LSU Tigers – Baton Rouge, LA
- November 21: vs. Arkansas Razorbacks – Austin, TX
- November 27: at Texas A&M Aggies – College Station, TX
Who are Texas’ permanent annual rivals in the SEC?
The SEC’s transition to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026 introduces permanent annual matchups for each team. Texas’ designated rivals are Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M, ensuring these teams face each other every season.
When is the Texas vs. Texas A&M game scheduled for 2026?
Notably, the Texas vs. Texas A&M game is scheduled for Friday, November 27, at Kyle Field in College Station, continuing the tradition of playing on the day after Thanksgiving.
Where can I find the complete 2026 Texas Longhorns football schedule?
For the complete 2026 Texas Longhorns football schedule, please visit the official University of Texas Athletics website.
Key Features of the 2026 Texas Longhorns Football Schedule
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Non-Conference Games | September 5: vs. Texas State Bobcats – Austin, TX September 12: vs. Ohio State Buckeyes – Austin, TX September 19: vs. UTSA Roadrunners – Austin, TX |
| Conference Games | September 26: at Tennessee Volunteers – Knoxville, TN October 10: vs. Oklahoma Sooners – Dallas, TX October 17: vs. Florida Gators – Austin, TX October 24: vs. Ole Miss Rebels – Austin, TX October 31: vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs – Austin, TX November 7: at Missouri Tigers – Columbia, MO November 14: at LSU Tigers – Baton Rouge, LA November 21: vs. Arkansas Razorbacks – Austin, TX November 27: at Texas A&M Aggies – College Station, TX |
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