When Texas Might Steal GameDay’s Spotlight
The Longhorns will welcome ESPN’s College GameDay on Sept. 12 for their showdown with Ohio State, but could appear twice more in 2026. Three matchups stand out: the Red River Rivalry against Oklahoma in Week 6, Ole Miss at home in Week 8, and a rare trip to LSU in Week 11. Each game carries historical weight, NFL draft intrigue, or holiday-weekend fervor that make them strong candidates to host the flagship pre-game show.
Is there anything more Texan than waking up to cowbells, two-stepping mascots, and Chris Fowler trying to pronounce “Braylon Sanders”? We can practically hear the boom-stick mic shouting “How ‘bout them horns?!” as ESPN scouts the Cotton Bowl. Week 6’s Red River Rivalry is basically a state holiday with better merch sales. Ole Miss comes galloping in like a morning rodeo, Falcons quarterback in tow, ready to steal your lunch money—and maybe your GameDay set. But the real clapper? LSU in Death Valley—70 years since the last visit, a chance to dust off those orange jerseys in Baton Rouge, where the “Hey, y’all” meets “Geaux Tigers.” If Texas somehow secures two Saturday mornings of national attention, expect burnt brisket giveaways and a “Hook ’em Horns” filter on everything from fridges to farm tractors.
Grading Texas’s Defensive Units: Confidence Check
With new coordinator Will Muschamp at the helm, Texas’s defense enters 2026 with sky-high hopes. The edge rushers led by Colin Simmons top the list for confidence, followed by interior linemen anchored by Hero Kanu. Cornerbacks offer youthful promise with Bo Mascoe joining Kade Phillips and Graceson Littleton. Linebackers are in renovation mode behind Ty’Anthony Smith and Rasheem Biles, and safeties hinge on All-American Jelani McDonald to steady a shaky depth chart.
Nothing says “We’re serious” like ranking five defensive position groups by how much they believe in themselves—especially when you’re coached by a guy nicknamed “Muscle-champ.” The edge room brags a top-10 draft pick and enough fresh faces to start a reality-show house. Inside, it’s an imposing weight-lifting competition starring a 378-pound portal monster—and yes, he consumes more protein than the average longhorn. The cornerbacks are adorable rookies auditioning for “Cover Corner Idol.” Linebackers are current construction projects with a side of portal plumbing, hoping Tyler Atkinson isn’t too busy breaking ankles in practice. And safeties? We have one All-American and a handful of hopefuls who might remember they have pads on. Tune in for peak offseason confidence until someone forgets to show up to summer camp.
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