The University of Texas has released its 2026 football schedule, a slate that pits the Longhorns against two of the most celebrated programs in the sport.
The showdown with Ohio State is set for Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time, broadcast live on ABC, while the rivalry game against Texas A&M will unfold on Nov. 27 at Kyle Field, also on ABC.
Adding to the excitement, ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast from the Austin campus for the Ohio State contest, marking the third straight season the program has visited Texas.
The series with Ohio State will be the third consecutive year the two schools have met, a streak that began in 2024 and has already seen Texas trail 3‑2 in the all‑time series.
The upcoming meeting with Texas A&M will be the 120th edition of the Lone Star Showdown, a rivalry that has seen Texas hold a 78‑37‑5 edge and win five of the last six encounters.
Both games will be part of a broader schedule that opens the season at home against Texas State on Sept. 5, giving fans a busy early stretch of high‑profile matchups.
GameDay Returns to Austin
College GameDay will be in Austin for the first time since the 2024 season, when Texas hosted Georgia, and will broadcast from five Texas games during the 2024 season, underscoring the network’s confidence in the program’s national relevance.
The presence of analysts such as Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAffee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit promises a deep dive into the strategic implications of these games for the Longhorns’ playoff aspirations.