Ohio State and Texas will meet for the third straight season when they face off in Austin on September 12, 2026.
The Buckeyes defeated the Longhorns in the 2024 CFP semifinals during their national championship run. They followed that with another victory over Texas in Columbus.
Now the series shifts to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for what’s expected to be one of the biggest games of the 2026 season.
Both programs remain among college football’s elite. With returning quarterbacks expected for both teams, the matchup carries significant implications for playoff positioning.
Texas vs. Ohio State 2026 Tickets
Tickets for Texas vs. Ohio State are available now on StubHub.
General admission starts at $550. Lower bowl seats begin at $800 while club sections cost at least $1,500.
Prices reflect the high demand for this marquee non-conference matchup.
Game Details
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
The prime time kickoff gives both teams a national stage for their third meeting in three seasons.
Texas 2026 Schedule
The Longhorns open with Texas State on September 5 before hosting Ohio State the following week. They’ll face Tennessee on the road and Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl as part of their SEC slate.
Find complete Texas ticketing information here.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Sept. 5 | vs. Texas State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 12 | vs. Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 19 | vs. UTSA | 8 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 26 | at Tennessee | Noon |
| Sat., Oct. 10 | vs. Oklahoma | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | vs. Florida | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | vs. Ole Miss | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | vs. Mississippi State | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | at Missouri | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | at LSU | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | vs. Arkansas | TBD |
| Fri., Nov. 27 | at Texas A&M | 7:30 p.m. |
Ohio State 2026 Schedule
The Buckeyes start with Ball State before traveling to Austin. Their Big Ten schedule includes road trips to Iowa, Indiana, USC and Nebraska, plus home games against Oregon and Michigan.
Complete Ohio State ticketing details are available here.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Sept. 5 | vs. Ball State | 12:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 12 | at Texas | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 19 | vs. Kent State | Noon |
| Sat., Sept. 26 | vs. Illinois | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | at Iowa | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 10 | vs. Maryland | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | at Indiana | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | at USC | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | vs. Oregon | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | vs. Northwestern | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | at Nebraska | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | vs. Michigan | Noon |
