The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday a new scheduling format for football starting in 2026, adding a ninth conference game, keeping long-standing rivalries and mandating all teams play a “high quality nonconference game.

The Longhorns currently have UTSA and UTEP on the schedule for the 2030 and 2031 seasons, respectively. Though Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has already been adamant about the Longhorns scheduling tough non-conference opponents, the new change now ensures Texas will have some intriguing opponents to look forward to in 2030 and 2031.

Texas football will open the 2024 season, its first as an SEC program, against Colorado State. Longhorns vs. Rams at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

One of the Texas Longhorns opponents this season has named a starting QB. UTEP will go with Malachi Nelson under center.

Archie Manning made comments on when fans could expect his grandson, Texas Longhorns starting QB Arch Manning, to declare for the NFL draft.

Here's our Arch Manning bold predictions for the 2025 season as the Texas Longhorns embark on what could be a magical year.