Longhorns Rivalries

From the Cotton Bowl to Kyle Field — the games that mean the most.

Red River Rivalry

vs Oklahoma
First Played 1900 · Cotton Bowl, Dallas

Played annually at the neutral Cotton Bowl during the Texas State Fair, this is one of college football's most iconic rivalries.

Lone Star Showdown

vs Texas A&M
First Played 1894 · Rotating

Renewed in the SEC era after a decade-long pause, this in-state rivalry is among the oldest in the country.

Third Saturday in October

vs Tennessee
First Played 1968 · Rotating

An emerging SEC rivalry that's quickly become a marquee matchup since Texas joined the conference.

Battle for the Golden Hat

vs Arkansas
First Played 1894 · Rotating

Renewed Southwest Conference classic, played for the Golden Hat trophy.