Texas football opened fall practice to news media this week, offering an early look at the Longhorns as they begin preparations for the 2026 college football season.
The first of three media-open practices brought cameras and reporters to the field in Austin, where players worked through drills, position groups and team periods under the direction of the coaching staff. For Texas fans, the session marked the unofficial return of football season and provided a first glimpse of the energy surrounding preseason camp.
Fall practice is a pivotal stretch for every program, as coaches evaluate newcomers, returning contributors and position battles before the season begins. The Longhorns will use the coming weeks to build chemistry, establish depth and sharpen the details that can define a season.
Browse this photo gallery for scenes from Texas fall camp, including players in action, coaches at work and behind-the-scenes moments from the practice field. As the Longhorns continue camp, the team will have two additional practices open to news media before turning its full attention toward the season ahead. Those opportunities will offer additional snapshots of a program chasing another memorable season, while fans across Austin and Texas wait for its opening kickoff.