Texas Longhorns' 2026 Conference Game Schedule Revealed: Key Matchups and Rivalries Await
The Texas Longhorns' 2026 conference game dates were announced by the Southeastern Conference during a special broadcast on SEC Network. The Longhorns will kick off their season with three home games, starting with Texas State on September 5. Ohio State will visit Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 12, marking their first trip to Austin since 2006.
Despite missing out on the College Football Playoff in the previous season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed that the Longhorns will honor their series with Ohio State and Michigan in the coming years. The non-conference schedule for the next two years is set, with UTSA being the final opponent on September 19. The SEC opponents for 2026 through 2029 are already known, with Texas facing Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Arkansas as protected rivals.
In the upcoming seasons, Texas will host Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss, while traveling to LSU, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. The annual Red River Shootout will continue to be held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The SEC Championship Game is scheduled for December 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
2026 will mark Texas' third season as members of the SEC. The Longhorns had a successful 2024 season with a 7-1 record in conference play, reaching the conference championship game but falling to Georgia. In 2025, Texas went 6-2 in league play and secured victories against main rivals Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Arkansas.
In conclusion, the Texas Longhorns' 2026 season is set to be an exciting one with a challenging schedule ahead in the SEC. Fans can look forward to thrilling matchups and intense competition as the Longhorns aim to make their mark in the conference.