A strong end to 2025 left UT feeling the cheeziest – and with renewed national championship aspirations for 2026. Quarterback Arch Manning and crew open the season at home against Pac-12 newcomer Texas State before hosting top-ranked Ohio State the following week. Ole Miss’ trip highlights a three-game stretch of SEC matchups at DKR during October. Texas wraps up its home schedule against Arkansas on November 21. How far can these talented Longhorns go? That high-profile rematch against the Buckeyes on September 12 will give us an idea. – Derek Udensi