No. 5 Texas Longhorns vs. Texas State Live Game Updates and Box Score

AUSTIN - The Texas Longhorns season is finally here.

No. 5 Texas kicks off its season on Saturday against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, hoping to get off to a hot start.

The Longhorns are surrounded by massive expectations once again in 2026, thanks in large part to the return of stars like Arch Manning, Ryan Wingo, Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby. Fans will also see the Longhorns' debuts of a bevy of new names from the transfer portal, such as Cam Coleman, Rasheem Biles, Hollywood Smothers, Raleek Brown, Melvin Siani, Bo Mascoe, Justin Cryer and more.

On Paper, the Longhorns have one of the most talented rosters in all of college football, and are one of the favorites to not just win the SEC and make the College Football Playoff, but win the national championship outright.

Of course, there is still plenty of football left to be played before championships can enter the discussion, particularly due to the incredibly difficult schedule the Longhorns face from now until the end of November.

That journey starts in Week 1 against an extremely talented Texas State Bobcats football team, that is led by star quarterback Brad Jackson, receiver Beau Sparks, and offensive mastermind head coach GJ Kinne.

The Bobcats offense will be a tremendous test for the Longhorns to start their season with. Last season, the dual-threat Jackson led the Sun Belt Conference in completion percentage at 71.3 percent, throwing for 3,224 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also rushing for 744 yards and 17 more scores.

Sparks was Jackson's favorite target, leading the Sun Belt in receptions and yards in 2025 with 84 catches for 1200 yards and 10 scores.

The Longhorns defense should be up for the challenge, however, led by new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, and their superstar edge rusher in Simmons.

Follow along for live game updates as the game progresses below.

Texas vs. Texas State Live Updates and Box Score

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo reacts after scoring a touchdown against Sam Houston Bearkats | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

	1st quarter	2nd quarter	3rd quarter	4th quarter	TOTAL
Texas State	0				0
Texas	14				14

1st Quarter

Texas State opened up the game on offense and converted earned a quick first down on a pass from Brad Jackson to Beau Sparks. The Longhorns got the stop after that, however, forcing a punt.

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The Longhorns started off with a huge run from Hollywood Smothers, taking the ball all the way inside the red zone on the first play on a 45-yard carry. Arch Manning then hit Cam Coleman in the corner of the endzone three plays later for the first Longhorns touchdown of the season.

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Texas State began their next possession with a couple of quick passes to Beau Sparks, and a pass intereference on the Longhorns. Texas State then turned it over on downs at the Longhorns 42-yard line.

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Texas started off the drive with a big play to Raleek Brown to move the chains. Manning then hit Ryan Wingo on the sideline on fourth down to keep the drive alive. A couple of plays later, Wingo took the ball on a jet sweep for a touchdown. 14-0 Texas.

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2nd Quarter

Texas State moved the ball on their next drive, getting all the way inside the Longhorns 10 yard line to end the first quarter. Texas stood strong in the red zone, however, forcing a Texas State field goal. The attempt was no good, however, leaving the score at 14-0 Texas.

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