# REALITY: Texas Football's 2026 Schedule is BRUTAL - Can the Longhorns Handle It? | Texas FootballREALITY: Texas Football's 2026 Schedule is BRUTAL - Can the Longhorns Handle It? | Texas Football

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Podcast: [Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344)
Published: 2026-07-15T09:00:00+00:00
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Texas Longhorns face one of the most brutal schedules in college football, with matchups against Ohio State, Oklahoma, and a gauntlet of SEC powerhouses. Can Arch Manning, Trevor Goosby, and Colin Simmons lead Texas through fierce tests and keep national championship hopes alive? The stakes are high, with playoff implications hinging on every performance and a demanding road schedule that leaves little margin for error. BK breaks down ESPN's FPI rankings, Texas’ returning star power, and why a quieter draft year could signal an explosive 2026–27 for Longhorn football, basketball, and baseball. Plus, a look at Steve Sarkisian’s picks for SEC Media Days and how recent roster decisions shape the program’s outlook. With loaded rosters and rising draft stock, is this the dawn of a golden era for Texas athletics? Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Be…

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