Texas Finalizes Decision on Ohio State, Michigan Home Games
The Texas Longhorns are making headlines as they finalize their decisions on upcoming non-conference matchups, particularly against Ohio State and Michigan. With a 9-3 record this season, discussions have arisen about how these games impact their chances for the College Football Playoff (CFP).
Texas Longhorns’ Commitment to Major Opponents
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has confirmed plans to maintain scheduled home games against Ohio State in 2026 and Michigan in 2027. The Longhorns honored their commitment to play these teams after facing them on the road in recent seasons. Sarkisian emphasized the significance of fulfilling these agreements.
Future Matchups and Discussions
- Sarkisian stated, “We’re going to honor Ohio State and Michigan.”
- Texas played games against Ohio State in Columbus and Michigan in Ann Arbor previously.
- Plans beyond 2027 are still open for discussion.
Texas also has a future home-and-home series with Notre Dame in 2028 and 2029. The Longhorns will play in South Bend first, followed by a home game in Austin the next year.
Upcoming Non-Conference Schedule
Looking further ahead, Texas has non-conference matchups scheduled against the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2032 and 2033. However, there are no confirmed games against Power 4 opponents for the 2030 and 2031 seasons, with only matchups against UTSA and UTEP on the docket for those years.
CFP Contention and Future Considerations
Despite being on the brink of CFP elimination, Texas remains cautious about its future. Sarkisian shared that discussions regarding the non-conference schedule will continue. This includes evaluating the viability of the Notre Dame series, which could be affected by the Longhorns’ playoff aspirations.
The Longhorns’ strategy in scheduling appears critical as they prepare to evaluate their future non-conference opponents while still considering their performance and prospects for postseason play.
