What time does Texas football play Saturday? Week 1 TV channel, predictions, betting info
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Head coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Arch Manning and a host of potential 2027 NFL Draft picks open their season Saturday against Texas State.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball 6- yard to score in the fourth quarter of the Citrus Bowl against the Wolverines at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 31, 2025. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)Wondering how to watch the Longhorns play the Bobcats in Week 1? We've got you covered.
A top-five team in each of the preseason polls, the Longhorns were projected to finish seconds in the SEC. Manning will also have new weapons at his disposal after UT picked up Cam Coleman, Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers in the transfer portal.
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The Bobcats have a fiery offense of their own with sophomore quarterback Brad Jackson back under center. Saturday's game will be first in Will Muschamp's second tenure with the Longhorns. This game also marks Texas State's first season into the Pac-12 after 13 years in the Sun Belt.
According to DraftKings, the Longhorns are heavily favorite against the Bobcats. Observers no doubt will be interested to see how Texas looks ahead of a showdown with preseason No. 1 Ohio State next week.
Here is how to watch the opening game for Texas football:
Texas vs Texas State predictions
Danny Davis: Texas. There will be visible growing pains for the Longhorns. That's what happens when you bring in nearly 50 newcomers and a new defensive coordinator. But Texas is better than Texas State, and that will clearly be reflected in the final score.
Cedric Golden: Texas 40, Texas State 17. It's not perfect, but the Longhorns have few problems with the visiting Bobcats. Arch Manning plays only half the fourth quarter in a 40-17 win.
Thomas Jones: Texas 52, Texas State 20. Manning and the offense will be eager to show off their new firepower, but Texas State has enough offense to cause some problems and give the Texas defensive coaches some film-study fuel in the buildup to the Sept. 12 game against No. 1 Ohio State.
How to watch Texas football vs Texas State
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Date: Sept. 5
Place: Darrell K Royal-Memorial Stadium
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming info:ESPN platforms, YouTube TV
Texas vs Texas State betting info
Moneyline:Texas -9000, Texas State +2500
Spread: Texas by 29.5
Over/under:59.5
Who is the broadcast team for Texas this week?
Roy Philpott is on the play-by-play called with Brock Osweiler as the color commentator and Sherree Burruss working the sideline.
Texas football schedule 2026: Game times, results
Week 1: vs. Texas State at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 5 (ESPN)
Week 2: vs. Ohio State at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 (ABC)
Week 3: UTSA at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 (SEC Network+)
Week 4: at Tennessee at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 (ABC or ESPN)
Week 6:vs. Oklahoma in Dallas at 2:30 p.m. Oct 10 (ABC or ESPN)
Week 7: vs. Florida at TBA Oct. 17 (TBA)
Week 8:vs. Ole Miss at TBA Oct. 24 (TBA)
Week 9: vs. Mississippi State at TBA Oct. 31 (TBA)
Week 10: at Missouri at TBA Nov. 7 (TBA)
Week 11: at LSU at TBA Nov. 14 (TBA)
Week 12:vs. Arkansas at TBA Nov. 21 (TBA)
Week 13:at Texas A&M at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27 (ABC)
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