Texas Longhorns Set Season Opener Time and Schedule Highlights

The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for an action-packed start to their 2024 football season, with the season opener scheduled to take place at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on August 31 at 2:30 p.m. CT. In an announcement made on Tuesday, the Longhorns revealed that they will face off against the Colorado State Rams in a matchup broadcast live on ESPN.

The Rams, coming off a 5-7 record in 2023 with a 3-5 standing in the Mountain West Conference, will provide an early test for the Longhorns as they look to kick off their season with a strong performance.

This game marks the second on the Longhorns' schedule with a designated start time. Following their clash with Colorado State, Texas will hit the road to face the defending national champions, the Michigan Wolverines, in Ann Arbor on September 7 at 11 a.m. CT. The showdown will be aired as part of FOX Sports' Big Noon Kickoff broadcast, adding to the excitement of the early-season matchups for Longhorns fans.

The Longhorns' nonconference schedule also includes matchups against UTSA and Louisiana-Monroe, setting the stage for their debut in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) at home on September 28 against Mississippi State. As Texas transitions into SEC play, anticipation is high for a competitive and thrilling season ahead.