Texas Will Host Ole Miss at Memorial Stadium
The primetime matchup is scheduled for October 24, 2026, and will be broadcast on ABC.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Football
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Longhorn fans will welcome Ole Miss to Memorial Stadium for a primetime showdown on October 24, 2026. The game follows a high-stakes stretch for both programs as they navigate the remainder of their schedules.
Why it matters
The matchup represents a critical test for Texas as the team looks to protect its 12-game home winning streak, which dates back to October 2024. For fans attending in Austin, the game serves as a major spotlight event in the heart of the fall sports calendar.
Texas enters the contest with a 12-game home winning streak sustained since October 2024, while Ole Miss carries a 14-game home winning streak into the matchup. Current standings place Texas at No. 6.
The players
Texas
The University of Texas football team which has won 12 consecutive home games.
Ole Miss
The University of Mississippi football team that holds a 14-game home winning streak.
The details
The game is slated for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff and will be broadcast nationally on ABC. This meeting at Memorial Stadium comes after Ole Miss faces Missouri on October 17, 2026. The atmosphere in Austin remains a point of interest as the team seeks to maintain its undefeated home status.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Ole Miss faces Missouri.
October 24, 2026: Ole Miss plays Texas at Memorial Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Texas Context
This game continues the momentum of the 12-game home winning streak at Memorial Stadium. The matchup marks a significant test for the program's standing in the current season rankings.
Commuters and residents near Memorial Stadium should prepare for heavy traffic and game-day crowds on the evening of October 24. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be available to watch on ABC.
The takeaway
The game is a pivotal opportunity for Texas to extend its long-standing home winning streak. Fans can watch the matchup live on ABC starting at 6:30 p.m. CT on October 24.
What happens next
Fans should mark their calendars for the 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on October 24, 2026, when the game airs on ABC.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of the team's schedule and stadium news in our Football section.
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