Texas vs. Ole Miss 2026: Kickoff Time, TV Channel & Preview
Schedule checked October 14, 2026 against Texas Athletics. Pregame analysis is opinion; final results are labeled above when available.
These two have not shared a field since 2013, and have never once met as conference opponents. Realignment finally fixes that.
Texas hosts Ole Miss on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. It is the ninth meeting in a series that began in 1912 and the first in thirteen years.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Ole Miss Rebels at Texas Longhorns |
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| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:30 p.m. CT |
| Venue | Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin |
| TV | ABC |
| Presented by | St. David's HealthCare |
| Meeting number | 9th |
| All-time series | Texas leads 6-1 (6-2 on the field) |
| Last meeting | 2013 — Ole Miss 44, Texas 23 (win later vacated) |
| Significance | First meeting in 13 years; first ever as SEC opponents |
Why This Texas Football Game Matters
Texas and Ole Miss have played eight times across 114 years, and not one of those games counted in a conference standings table. Three were bowl games, the rest were non-conference fixtures, and then the series simply stopped in 2013. This is the first meeting that carries league consequences.
It also arrives in the middle of three consecutive Texas home games: Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. The Longhorns entered the stretch 1–1 in SEC play after beating Tennessee and losing to Oklahoma. The Florida result on October 17 will change the immediate conference picture before this game begins.
The 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff puts the game in the evening on ABC. That timing is useful for planning travel; on the field, the useful question is how both teams handle the late October matchup after the first two games of Texas's home stretch.
Series History: Texas Leads 6-1
Eight meetings spread across more than a century, including three bowl games. Ole Miss vacated its 2013 win in 2019, which leaves the official series record at 6-1.
| Year | Result | Site |
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| 1912 | Texas 53, Ole Miss 14 | Houston |
| 1914 | Texas 66, Ole Miss 7 | Austin |
| 1925 | Texas 25, Ole Miss 0 | Austin |
| 1958 (Sugar Bowl) | Ole Miss 39, Texas 7 | New Orleans |
| 1962 (Cotton Bowl) | Texas 12, Ole Miss 7 | Dallas |
| 1966 (Bluebonnet Bowl) | Texas 19, Ole Miss 0 | Houston |
| 2012 | Texas 66, Ole Miss 31 | Oxford |
| 2013 | Ole Miss 44, Texas 23 (vacated) | Austin |
The early part of this series was one-sided in a way the scores barely convey — Texas won the first three by a combined 144-21. The Rebels' answer came in the 1958 Sugar Bowl, a 39-7 result that stands as their only win over Texas still in the books.
The modern chapter is short and strange. Texas won 66-31 in Oxford in 2012, then lost 44-23 in Austin the following September in a game that helped end Mack Brown's tenure. Six years later Ole Miss vacated that win as part of an NCAA case covering the 2010 to 2016 seasons, so the result that mattered most to both fan bases officially no longer exists.
That is why you will see the series quoted two ways. On the field it is 6-2. In the record books it is 6-1.
Key Matchups
Ole Miss tempo against a Texas defence in week eight
The two programs have not met since 2013, so older series results say little about this season's offensive approach. Watch third downs and available possession data from both teams in game week before drawing a matchup conclusion.
Third down in an evening kickoff
The confirmed 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff gives both teams a full day before the game. Watch how each offense handles third down rather than assuming a crowd advantage will decide a drive.
The middle of a three-week home stand
Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State visit Austin on consecutive Saturdays. The October 24 result will be Texas's fourth SEC result after Tennessee, Oklahoma and Florida; Missouri is the next road game on November 7.
Ole Miss takeaways versus Texas ball security
Ole Miss recorded four takeaways against Vanderbilt on October 10, according to its postgame notes. Texas threw two interceptions in its October 10 loss to Oklahoma. Those are specific recent plays to revisit after each team's next game, rather than assuming old head-to-head scores will repeat.
2026 Form to Check Before October 24
Florida beat Ole Miss 52–28 on September 26, according to the Florida Athletics game recap and schedule. That score shows a difficult defensive afternoon for Ole Miss, but it does not establish how the Rebels will play four weeks later. Texas faces the same Florida team on October 17, seven days before hosting Ole Miss.
Ole Miss's October 10 Vanderbilt notes describe four takeaways, a season high, and 20 scores on 20 red-zone trips across its first five games. That combination gives Texas a concrete question to examine: can it protect possessions after two interceptions against Oklahoma while holding Ole Miss out of scoring position? The Vanderbilt numbers are a dated snapshot and should be checked again after Ole Miss plays Missouri on October 17.
Texas enters its Florida game at 4–1 following a 27–24 loss to Oklahoma. Its three completed home games were wins; the two games away from Austin were each decided by three points. The Ole Miss preview should be read again after the Florida final, when both teams' most recent results can be compared on equal dates. The official Texas schedule confirms October 24 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.
Prediction
No current betting line is provided here. Check a licensed source in game week for current odds.
The Florida result will provide a better basis for an outlook than the old series scores
Texas won its first three Austin games and lost a close neutral-site game to Oklahoma. Ole Miss's loss to Florida is a concrete reference point, but an October 24 margin cannot be responsibly inferred from one September result. This outlook is editorial analysis, not a projected final score.
This is analysis, not a confirmed result. Kickoff details and team availability may change.
How to Watch and What to Know
Texas Athletics lists a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on ABC. Confirm the schedule before traveling in case a game-day detail changes.
For an evening game, allow time for traffic and stadium entry. Check official parking and ticket information before traveling to Austin.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Texas vs. Ole Miss in 2026?
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Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
What channel is Texas vs. Ole Miss on?
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ABC will carry the October 24 game at 6:30 p.m. CT, according to Texas Athletics.
What does a flex kickoff window mean?
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A flex window allows the conference to choose an afternoon or evening time later. For this game, that selection has been made: 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.
When did Texas and Ole Miss last play?
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September 14, 2013, in Austin. Ole Miss won 44-23, though the result was later vacated. The 2026 game will be the first meeting in thirteen years.
Who leads the all-time series?
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Texas leads 6-1 in the official record. On the field the series stands at 6-2, but Ole Miss vacated its 2013 win following an NCAA investigation into ineligible players, which removes it from the books.
What was the vacated 2013 game?
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Ole Miss beat Texas 44-23 in Austin. In 2019 the school vacated wins from the 2010 to 2016 seasons after an investigation found ineligible players had competed, and that game was among them.
Have these teams ever played as conference opponents?
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No. All eight previous meetings came as non-conference games or bowl matchups. This is the first time they meet as SEC opponents, which is a direct result of Texas joining the league in 2024.
What is Ole Miss's only win in the series?
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The 1958 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, a 39-7 result. It remains the Rebels' only meeting with Texas that still stands in the record books.
Is this a home game for Texas?
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Yes, in Austin. It is the middle of three consecutive home SEC games, after Florida on October 17 and before Mississippi State on October 31.
Who does Texas play after Ole Miss?
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Mississippi State at home on October 31, then three November road games at Missouri, LSU and Texas A&M, with Arkansas at home in between.
How do I get tickets?
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Through the official Texas ticket partner or a verified resale site. Pricing and availability can change; check current listings before travel.
What's the weather like in Austin in late October?
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Conditions for the October 24 evening game depend on the actual forecast. Check Austin weather near game day before choosing what to bring.