Longhorns football announces kickoff times for two home games

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The first signs of the 2026 football season arrived at the Forty Acres on Thursday. Texas revealed the times for the season opener against Texas State on September fifth and their matchup against UTSA on September 19th. Both games will be held at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, and fans will have to contend with the heat. 

Texas will open its season at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN against its fellow Lone Star State-based team on the fifth. While it is a game many have circled on their calendars, fans will have to deal with the Texas humidity in early September. That could make the viewing experience unique as fans will have to get creative to stay cool. 

Heading into the 2026 campaign, the Longhorns are 1-0 all-time against the Bobcats. The Longhorns won that game 35-0 nearly a 100 years ago in 1930. Although a few things have changed since then, Steve Sarkisian and his team will be heavy favorites. 

Two weeks later, Texas will return home to face UTSA at 7 p.m. CT. That game will be aired on  SEC Network+, unlike the season opener, which will just be on ESPN. The Longhorns are 2-0 all-time against UTSA and have outscored the Roadrunners 97-27 in those games. As the Roadrunners look to stun the college football world, they will be looking to avenge their 56-7 loss to the Longhorns in 2024. 

When the 2026 campaign officially gets underway, it will mark the third season of the Steve Sarkisian era. With him leading the way, Texas has posted a 35-8 record with three-straight 10-win campaigns. They also have two college football playoff appearances in that span. With a loaded roster, that total will likely increase. 

While fans will have to be patient for the first whistle to blow, they can start planning their pregame festivities, as times for the first two home games have finally been set. 

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns football releases kickoff times for Texas State and UTSA

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