Hook 'em, Horns fans — it's time to mark those calendars and clear those Saturdays, because the 2026 Texas Longhorns football schedule is starting to take shape in a major way. Official kickoff times have been released for two of the most electric matchups the burnt orange faithful could possibly circle: the in-state showdown against UT San Antonio and the always-electric Red River Rivalry clash against Oklahoma.
The announcement has the Austin faithful buzzing with anticipation. Whether you're planning a road trip to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl or getting ready to pack Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium to the rafters, these time slots mean you can now lock in your gameday plans well in advance.
The Oklahoma vs. Texas game remains one of college football's most storied rivalries — a neutral-site battle dripping with history, pride, and no shortage of bad blood between two programs that know each other all too well. Now embedded in the SEC schedule, this rivalry carries even more weight as both programs chase conference supremacy in what promises to be a loaded 2026 campaign.
Meanwhile, the matchup against UT San Antonio gives Texas fans an early-season opportunity to see what Steve Sarkisian's squad is made of before the schedule really heats up. Don't sleep on these in-state affairs — they matter for momentum and they matter for Texas pride.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has been building something special in Austin, and the 2026 season could be a defining one for the program's SEC era ambitions. With talent continuing to pour into the Forty Acres through recruiting and the transfer portal, expectations are sky-high on the Drag.
Stay tuned to Austin Texas Fans for full schedule breakdowns, game previews, and everything burnt orange as we count down to what promises to be an unforgettable 2026 season. Texas is back — and the clock is ticking, baby. Hook 'em! 🤘