The wait for the Texas Longhorns to return to the field is still a few months away, as the team won't commence the 2026 season until early September. The Longhorns have a good shot at being ranked No. 1 heading into the season once again, with lofty expectations. The Longhorns will get the chance to tune up before facing the other tough challenges on their schedule, with their opponent making the short trip up Interstate 35. The Texas State Bobcats will roll into Austin for the season opener on Sept. 5. Texas State will take a visit to Darrell K. Royal Stadium, looking to pull off a shocking upset to start the season. The Bobcats head into the 2026 season after recording a 7-6 record and a bowl game win. While the Longhorns might be heavily favored in this matchup, that doesn't mean the Bobcats don't have plenty of talent on their sideline. Here are five Texas State players that Texas fans need to know.…