The Texas Longhorns will roll into the 2026 season with lofty expectations and outside noise about how the season should play out. The Longhorns look to get back into the College Football Playoff after just missing out a season ago. Texas will look to get off to the right foot with its 2026 schedule filled with daunting challenges, throughout the year. The season features a heavyweight clash against the Ohio State Buckeyes in week two of the season and for the first time battling through a nine game SEC schedule. The road ahead begins in the season opener as the Longhorns welcome a team from just down the road, the Texas State Bobcats , who make the trip from San Marcos to Austin. While the Longhorns will be heavily favored, games aren't won on paper, as the Bobcats will look for the upset. Here's a look at two ways the Longhorns can secure the win and one way a shocking upset could happen. What Wins Not Overlooking the Bobcats Texas State Bobcats head coach G. J.…