Texas vs. Ole Miss 2026: Kickoff Time, TV Channel & Preview
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 DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in a flex kickoff window that could land in the afternoon or under lights. 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 | Flex window — afternoon or night |
| Venue | Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin |
| TV | Network not yet assigned |
| 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 at the pinch point of the Texas schedule. Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State come in consecutive weeks at home, and this is comfortably the hardest of the three. Getting through that stretch unbeaten sets up November; dropping this one means the road trips to Missouri, LSU and Texas A&M all become must-wins.
The flex kickoff is worth watching. If both teams are still in the top fifteen when the conference makes its call, this moves toward primetime, and a night game at DKR is a different proposition entirely from a two-thirty start.
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
Ole Miss offences under recent staffs have been built on pace and spacing, designed to tire a front four and punish substitution. By late October, depth on the defensive line matters more than it did in September.
Third down and the flex kickoff
If this gets moved to a night window, DKR becomes a genuinely difficult place to operate on third down. An afternoon slot is a materially easier assignment for the visitors. The window assignment is worth watching when it lands.
The third game of a three-week home stand
Florida, Ole Miss, Mississippi State in consecutive weeks at home. This is the middle one and the toughest on paper, sandwiched between a revenge game and a trip to Missouri the following week.
Explosive plays either way
The two most recent meetings produced 66-31 and 44-23. Whatever else this series does, it has not produced defensive struggles lately.
Prediction
No meaningful line this far out, and the flex window makes early numbers less reliable than usual. Check a current sportsbook in game week.
Texas by a field goal
Home field and a week eight roster that should still be reasonably healthy give Texas the edge, but not a large one. Ole Miss has been one of the more consistently awkward opponents in the league for teams that rely on winning early downs, and the two most recent meetings in this series both went over sixty combined points. Expect a closer game than the series record implies.
Odds move all week. Check a current sportsbook before kickoff. Please gamble responsibly. Nothing on this page is betting advice.
How to Watch and What to Know
No network assignment yet. The flex designation means the SEC and its broadcast partners will slot it once they see the standings in late October, with confirmation typically about six days ahead of kickoff.
If it moves to a night window, expect ticket prices to climb in the final week and campus parking to fill earlier than usual. Late October in Austin is close to perfect football weather either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Texas vs. Ole Miss in 2026?
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Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The SEC has given it a flex window, meaning the kickoff could land in the afternoon or at night, with the time confirmed closer to the date.
What channel is Texas vs. Ole Miss on?
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Not yet assigned. SEC games are distributed across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and SEC Network, and this one's flex status means the network and time are usually confirmed about six days out.
What does a flex kickoff window mean?
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The conference leaves the slot open so networks can choose based on how the season has unfolded. If both teams are ranked by late October, expect it to be pushed toward a primetime window.
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 on flex-window games is unpredictable, since a move to primetime typically lifts demand in the final ten days.
What's the weather like in Austin in late October?
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Comfortable by Texas standards. Late October is well past the September heat, and an evening kickoff at that point in the season is close to ideal conditions for watching football.