The college football season returns as Week 1 opens a highly-anticipated year with countless teams believing this could be the year.
One of those teams is the Texas Longhorns, who enter as the No. 4-ranked team in the country behind head coach Steve Sarkisian.
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With plenty of eyes watching Sarkisian and Heisman hopeful Arch Manning at the helm of the offense, it's an exciting time in Austin, Texas.
The team's first game of the year comes this Saturday, Sept. 5 against Texas State at home as the Longhorns aim for a statement in its opening matchup. Tickets are still available for the game for under $90, learn more below.
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The Texas Longhorns open the
2026 season at home against Texas State on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET. As of publication, the cheapest get-in ticket is only $82.
For those looking to see the Longhorns up close, lower level seating starts at only $109 in Section 32.
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Texas vs. Texas State Week 1 college football game information
- When: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Where: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas
- What time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Tickets: Starting at $82
Cheapest Texas football tickets
As of publication, the cheapest Texas home game ticket is $82 against Texas State onSaturday, Sept. 5. For away games, Texas. vs. Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 7 is the cheapest ticket option at $206.
Texas football preseason ranking
Following the initial unveiling of the US LBM Coaches Poll, Texas is listed as the No. 4 ranked team in the country entering this season.
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