It’s the Texas State Bobcats versus the Texas Longhorns at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- TV Channels: ESPN
How to Watch Texas State vs. Texas on September 5, 2026
You can watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Texas State Bobcats live on DIRECTV on ESPN channel 206 on September 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
Texas State (0-0) at No. 5 Texas (0-0) — Game Preview
Texas State opens the season on the road against No. 5 Texas at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, with both programs sitting at 0-0 to start the 2026 campaign. The Longhorns arrive as one of the SEC’s highest-ranked teams heading into Week 1, while the Bobcats step up from the Sun Belt for their first true test of the year against a Power Conference opponent.
Quarterback Arch Manning returns as the Texas starter for a second season, giving the Longhorns an established leader under center from the opening snap. Wide receiver Ryan Wingo, a two-year starter who has developed into one of the offense’s top after-catch threats, gives Manning a proven perimeter target to lean on early. Up front, left tackle Trevor Goosby and center Connor Robertson return to anchor an offensive line with real starting experience protecting the pocket. For Texas State, the opener is the first real look at how the roster has come together heading into the season.
A No. 5 ranking puts weight on every possession for the Longhorns as they try to open strong in front of a home crowd.
National TV
ESPN
What Time is the Texas State vs. Texas Game?
The Texas State vs. Texas game starts at 3:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Texas State vs. Texas?
You can watch Texas State vs. Texas on ESPN.
Players to Watch: Texas State vs. Texas
Texas
Arch Manning — QB. Manning returns as the Longhorns’ starting quarterback for a second season, opening the year as one of the most closely watched signal callers in the country. His development as a decision-maker is one of the top storylines to track against the Texas State defense.
Ryan Wingo — WR. Wingo enters the season as a two-year starter who has become one of Manning’s top targets, with a track record of creating yardage after the catch. He gives the Longhorns a reliable outside option to open the year.
Watch College Football Live on DIRECTV
You can watch college football games live every week right on DIRECTV. Get started today!
Interested in a service that lets you access live sports, and only live sports and includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost? Check out MySports® Genre Pack® today.
Statistics provided by ESPN and subject to change.
DIRECTV Insider brings you our views on what’s happening in streaming, t.v., movies and sports. Companies and persons mentioned are not necessarily associated with and do not necessarily endorse DIRECTV. We will disclose sponsored content on our site when we show it to you, and some of the links on the site may be ads or affiliate links which means DIRECTV may earn compensation from your purchases.
