Longhorns Rivalries

Three series with distinct histories: a neutral-site tradition, an in-state showdown and a former conference opponent. Tennessee is a 2026 SEC matchup; “Third Saturday in October” refers to Tennessee–Alabama, not Texas–Tennessee.

Red River Rivalry

vs Oklahoma

Cotton Bowl, Dallas

Texas and Oklahoma first met in 1900. The neutral-site game at the Cotton Bowl is part of the State Fair of Texas, and its winner takes home the Golden Hat.

Lone Star Showdown

vs Texas A&M

Home and away

The football series dates to 1894. The teams resumed regular-season meetings when Texas joined the SEC, bringing a major in-state game back to the annual calendar.

Texas–Arkansas

vs Arkansas

Home and away

The programs share Southwest Conference history. Their 1969 meeting in Fayetteville ended 15–14 for Texas and remains a defining chapter in the series.

The 2026 games

Texas faces Oklahoma on October 10 at the Cotton Bowl, hosts Arkansas on November 21 and visits Texas A&M on November 27. Oklahoma won the October 10 game 27–24. The full schedule has the latest confirmed kickoff windows. The separate Red River game guide explains this year's Dallas matchup.

History references: Texas Athletics on Red River, Texas–Texas A&M series, and the 1969 Texas–Arkansas game. Last checked September 27, 2026.