Updated: Sep. 05, 2026, 9:15 a.m.|Published: Sep. 05, 2026, 9:15 a.m.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrated a touchdown against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas.(AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)Set as Google Preferred Source
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No. 5 Texas begins its 2026 season today, hosting Texas State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin in this in-state rivalry tilt. The Longhorns enter the year ranked among the nation’s top teams after closing last season with wins over Texas A&M and Michigan, while Texas State will look to carry momentum from a strong finish to its 2025 campaign that included a bowl victory and wins in four of its final five games. The kick is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. MST) on Saturday, September 5, and is broadcast on ESPN and is streaming live on ESPN Unlimited.
Is Texas vs. Texas State on TV today, or is it streaming only? What time does it start?
This match is available to watch on ESPN and streaming live on ESPN Unlimited.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026Time: 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET)TV channel: ESPNStreaming: ESPN Unlimited, ESPN app, Disney+ (with eligible subscription)Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TexasWhat are the best deals to watch the Texas Longhorns vs. Texas State Bobcats game tonight? You can also watch this game live for FREE with DirecTV (free trial). DIRECTV is offering new promotional pricing on all plans.
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DIRECTV Free TrialYou can watch this game for free on Fubo. Fubo is currently offering a free trial and has recently added NBC networks back to its lineup.
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FuboYou can sign up for ESPN Unlimited for $29.99 a month or $129.99 annually. You will get all of the ESPN networks and channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SEC Network+, ACC Network Now, and ESPN3. Bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for additional savings.From NFL Sundays and college football Saturdays to marquee MLB, NBA, and NHL matchups, DISH provides sports fans with year-round access to some of the biggest events on the calendar.If you are all out of free trials or just need a streaming service to watch sports, Sling is the cheapest way to watch select NCAA games (costs just $23 for the first month). What are the latest odds for the Longhorns vs. Bobcats?
Moneyline: TEX: -9000 | TXST: +2500
Spread: TEX: -29.5
Over/Under: 59.5
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