Breaking Down Texas’ 2025 Football Schedule: The Good, The Bad & What’s at Stake
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for another thrilling season, and their 2025 schedule is set. With powerhouse matchups, SEC road tests, and a tough season opener, there’s plenty to dissect.
Texas’ 2025 Football Schedule
- Aug. 30 – at Ohio State
- Sept. 6 – San Jose State
- Sept. 13 – UTEP
- Sept. 20 – OPEN DATE
- Sept. 27 – Sam Houston
- Oct. 4 – at Florida
- Oct. 11 – vs Oklahoma (Dallas)
- Oct. 18 – at Kentucky
- Oct. 25 – at Mississippi State
- Nov. 1 – Vanderbilt
- Nov. 8 – OPEN DATE
- Nov. 15 – at Georgia
- Nov. 22 – Arkansas
- Nov. 29 – Texas A&M
Who Texas Avoids on the SEC Schedule
The Longhorns dodge some serious contenders this season. They don’t have to face:
- Alabama
- LSU
- Tennessee
- Auburn
- Ole Miss
- Missouri
- South Carolina
The only major SEC powerhouse Texas will face? Georgia. That’s a massive break considering Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee could all be among the conference’s top teams. Missing Ole Miss and Missouri—two programs on the rise—is another advantage.
The Good & The Bad of Texas’ 2025 Slate
✅ The Good:
- No Alabama, LSU, or Tennessee—that’s a win before the season even starts.
- The bye week before Georgia could be a game-changer.
- October’s road stretch (Florida, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Mississippi State) is tough, but none of those teams are true heavyweights.
❌ The Bad:
- Opening at Ohio State is a brutal way to start.
- Georgia on the road? That’s as tough as it gets.
- Four straight road games in October—the Longhorns go the entire month without playing in Austin.
Best & Worst-Case Scenarios for Texas
🏆 Best Case Scenario:
Texas stuns Ohio State in Columbus, cruises through October, and heads to Athens with a 9-0 or 8-1 record. They put up a fight against Georgia, then take down Arkansas and Texas A&M to punch their ticket to the SEC Championship Game.
🚨 Worst Case Scenario:
The Longhorns stumble early, dropping games to Ohio State and Oklahoma. They suffer a brutal loss at Georgia and fall at home to Texas A&M. Instead of a title-contending season, Texas limps to an 8-4 finish.
Final Prediction: Can Texas Survive the Gauntlet?
Expect at least two losses. The schedule is manageable, but those four marquee matchups—at Ohio State, Oklahoma, at Georgia, and Texas A&M—are massive. The Longhorns should land in the 10-2 or 9-3 range, depending on how they fare in Columbus to start the year.
Stay tuned for updates as the season approaches!
