Texas Longhorns 2026 Preview
No. 7Texas are 1-0 in 2026. They went 10-3 (6-2 in the SEC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Texas in 2026
- New defensive coordinator in Will Muschamp (Georgia Defensive Analyst)
- Arch Manning returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,163 yards, 26 TDs, and 7 INTs, as well as 399 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. NC State transfer Hollywood Smothers is expected to start (939 yards, 6 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Ryan Wingo (834 yards, 7 TDs). Auburn transfer Cam Coleman is expected to start (708 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
- 2025 PPG/YPG: 30.5 ppg (27th out of 136), 388.5 ypg (64th out of 136)
- Returning four starters on defense, with their top returner being LB Collin Simmons (43 tackles, 12 sacks - T-4th in FBS). Three transfers are expected to start on defense including Pittsburgh transfer LB Rasheem Biles (100 tackles)
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Texas Longhorns 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State | Home | W 59-7 |
| 2 | Ohio State | Home | — |
| 3 | UTSA | Home | — |
| 4 | Tennessee | Away | — |
| 5 | Oklahoma | Neutral | — |
| 6 | Florida | Home | — |
| 7 | Ole Miss | Home | — |
| 8 | Mississippi State | Home | — |
| 9 | Missouri | Away | — |
| 10 | LSU | Away | — |
| 11 | Arkansas | Home | — |
| 12 | Texas A&M | Away | — |
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Texas Longhorns betting FAQ
Texas Longhorns play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Texas State. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Texas sits at No. 7 in Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25, and he projects them as a No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff.
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