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Texas Football Matches 2026

Browse each Texas matchup in calendar order. Completed games show the official final, while upcoming games show confirmed start times or the announced TV window. Pregame analysis is clearly separated from results.

Texas finished September 4–0 after wins over Texas State, Ohio State, UTSA and Tennessee. Oklahoma won 27–24 in Dallas on October 10. Florida is next in Austin on October 17, followed by Ole Miss and Mississippi State. The UTSA game streamed on SEC Network+.

Match Previews

All times Central. Channels and kickoff windows can change — check back closer to game week.

Home2:30 p.m. CT

Texas vs. Texas State

Final: Texas W 59-7

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Final: Texas beat Texas State 59-7 in the September 5 season opener. Read the original pregame guide with the verified final shown at the top.

Watch
ESPN
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Texas by roughly 30
Read the matchup guide
Home6:30 p.m. CT

Texas vs. Ohio State

Final: Texas W 24-23

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Final: Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 on September 12.

Watch
ABC
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Texas by roughly a point
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Home7:00 p.m. CT

Texas vs. UTSA

Final: Texas W 30-6

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Final: Texas defeated UTSA 30-6 on September 19. The game streamed on SEC Network+.

Watch
SEC Network+ (streaming only)
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Texas by roughly four touchdowns
Read the matchup guide
Away11:00 a.m. CT

Texas at Tennessee

Final: Texas W 20-17

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Final: Texas won its SEC opener 20-17 at Tennessee on September 26 and moved to 4-0 overall.

Watch
ABC
Where
Knoxville, TN
Line
Not yet posted
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Neutral2:30 p.m. CT

Texas vs. Oklahoma

Final: Texas L 24-27

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Final: Oklahoma beat Texas 27-24 on October 10 at the Cotton Bowl. Texas is 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC; the all-time series stands at 65-52-5.

Watch
ABC or ESPN (window)
Where
Dallas, TX
Line
Not yet posted
Read the matchup guide
Home11 a.m. CT

Texas vs. Florida

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Florida won 29-21 in Gainesville last season and cost Texas a playoff place. The rematch opens a three-week home stand in Austin.

Watch
To be assigned
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Not yet posted
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HomeFlex window (afternoon or night)

Texas vs. Ole Miss

Saturday, October 24, 2026

The first ever meeting between these two as conference opponents, and the first of any kind since 2013. Texas leads the official series 6-1.

Watch
To be assigned
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Not yet posted
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HomeNight start: 5–7 p.m. CT

Texas vs. Mississippi State

Saturday, October 31, 2026

The last home game before three November road trips. Texas needed overtime to survive this fixture in Starkville last season after trailing by 17 in the fourth quarter.

Watch
To be assigned
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Not yet posted
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AwayEarly start: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT

Texas at Missouri

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Old Big 12 rivals meeting for the first time as SEC opponents. Their last regular-season game was in 2011, Missouri's final year in the conference.

Watch
To be assigned
Where
Columbia, MO
Line
Not yet posted
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AwayFlex start: afternoon or night

Texas at LSU

Saturday, November 14, 2026

The toughest road environment on the schedule and the closest series Texas has with any SEC school. They have not met since LSU's 45-38 win in Austin in 2019.

Watch
To be assigned
Where
Baton Rouge, LA
Line
Not yet posted
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HomeAfternoon start: 2:30–3:30 p.m. CT

Texas vs. Arkansas

Saturday, November 21, 2026

A protected annual SEC rivalry dating to 1894, and the final home game of the season. Texas won last year's meeting in Austin 52-37.

Watch
To be assigned
Where
Austin, TX
Line
Not yet posted
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Away6:30 p.m. CT

Texas at Texas A&M

Friday, November 27, 2026

The Lone Star Showdown closes the regular season on a Friday night at Kyle Field. Texas leads 78-37-5 and has won three straight; A&M has not won since 2010.

Watch
ABC
Where
College Station, TX
Line
Not yet posted
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2026 Match Guide at a Glance

DateMatchupKickoffWatchPreview
Saturday, September 5, 2026Texas vs. Texas State2:30 p.m. CTESPNPreview
Saturday, September 12, 2026Texas vs. Ohio State6:30 p.m. CTABCPreview
Saturday, September 19, 2026Texas vs. UTSA7:00 p.m. CTSEC Network+ (streaming only)Preview
Saturday, September 26, 2026Texas at Tennessee11:00 a.m. CTABCPreview
Saturday, October 10, 2026Texas vs. Oklahoma2:30 p.m. CTABC or ESPN (window)Preview
Saturday, October 17, 2026Texas vs. Florida11 a.m. CTTo be assignedPreview
Saturday, October 24, 2026Texas vs. Ole MissFlex window (afternoon or night)To be assignedPreview
Saturday, October 31, 2026Texas vs. Mississippi StateNight start: 5–7 p.m. CTTo be assignedPreview
Saturday, November 7, 2026Texas at MissouriEarly start: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CTTo be assignedPreview
Saturday, November 14, 2026Texas at LSUFlex start: afternoon or nightTo be assignedPreview
Saturday, November 21, 2026Texas vs. ArkansasAfternoon start: 2:30–3:30 p.m. CTTo be assignedPreview
Friday, November 27, 2026Texas at Texas A&M6:30 p.m. CTABCPreview

More match previews will be added as the season progresses and TV windows are confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Texas football matches in September 2026?

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Texas won its September games against Texas State (59-7), Ohio State (24-23), UTSA (30-6), and Tennessee (20-17).

Which Texas game is the biggest in 2026?

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The Ohio State game on September 12 was a major early test. Texas won 24-23 after a fourth-quarter comeback. Oklahoma won the October 10 rivalry game 27-24.

How many home games does Texas have in 2026?

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Texas opens with three straight home games — Texas State, Ohio State and UTSA — before the schedule turns. See the home schedule page for the full list.

Which Texas games are not on a TV channel?

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Texas vs. UTSA on September 19 streams on SEC Network+, which is digital-only. You need a TV provider login through the ESPN app to watch it.

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