The Texas Longhorns always play some of the top teams in college football. As part of the South Division of the Big 12 Conference, many of those teams are on the schedule each season. Below are a few of the common matchups that the Longhorns face each season:
Texas/OU Weekend
One of the premier rivals in college football is the one between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. This game is made even more special because it is played at a neutral site each season. TX/OU is played at the Cotton Bowl in South Dallas. The game is played in front of an audience that is half Longhorns and half Sooners. The fans are split right down the 50 yard line, with a sea of Orange on one side and a sea of Crimson on the other. Texas/OU weekend is always played during the State Fair of Texas, so the atmosphere outside the stadium is one of the best in sports. You can ride the roller coaster, eat a Fletcher’s corn dog, drink a cold beer and then walk in and watch a fantastic college football game.
More info on the Texas / OU Rivalry.
Texas vs Texas A&M
An in-state rivalry between two storied college football programs. This matchup is often referred to as a clash of two cultures: the urban Longhorns of Austin versus the rural Aggies of College Station. State pride runs deep in both programs, so the outcome each year is a big deal for bragging rights.
Texas vs Texas Tech
Whenever Texas and Texas Tech meet the game is sure to be exciting.
Texas vs Baylor
A series that goes all the way back to the days of the old Southwest Conference.