The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Big 12 Conference announces revised 2020 Football schedule
08.12.2020 | Football
The Longhorns begin the conference season on the road on Sept. 26 and open home conference play on Oct. 3.
Release: Big 12 to Continue Fall Sports
IRVING, Texas – With the Big 12 Conference announcement that it is moving forward with its fall sports schedule, the league released its revised 2020 football schedule on Wednesday morning. All home and away locations for each opponent remained the same, however dates for most games were adjusted.
The conference schedule for Texas begins on the road for the first time since 2017 when UT visits Texas Tech on Sept. 26. The Longhorns will also travel to Oklahoma State (Oct. 31), Kansas (Nov. 21) and Kansas State (Dec. 5) during Big 12 play.
Texas will host four Big 12 opponents at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, beginning with TCU on Oct. 3. The Longhorns will also square off with Baylor (Oct. 24), West Virginia (Nov. 7) and Iowa State (Nov. 28) in Austin this season.
The 2020 AT&T Red River Showdown versus Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas remains on Oct. 10. The 2020 Big 12 Football Championship Game is set for either a Dec. 12 or Dec. 19 kickoff. Two bye weeks are currently built in for the conference schedule on Oct. 17 and Nov. 14.
Texas will open the season at home on Sept. 12 in its one non-conference game against UTEP.
Head Coach Tom Herman
On the Big 12's announcement to continue fall sports:
"I had been very hopeful that the Big 12 would come to this decision. Chris Del Conte has been awesome, he kept me informed throughout the entire process so it didn't come as a surprise. Our guys are really excited. We understand all of the health and safety challenges and appreciate everything our medical team is doing here, but probably the worst thing about all of this has been the uncertainty. It has been very hard on our players mentally, and they've done a great job fighting through it. When the conference comes out and says, 'We're committed to finding every way possible that we can play this season,' I think that gives them a lot of pride, and it gives them a lot of confidence that, if they come out here and do what they're supposed to do, they're going to get to play this great game that they love."
Senior QB Sam Ehlinger
On the Big 12 continuing fall sports and involving student-athletes in the discussion:
"We're very happy that the Big 12 is following the medical advice that has been presented to them. We're grateful for the opportunity to continue to practice and develop, and we hope that they continue to listen to our medical professionals and the guidance that they're given. It's been incredible to be involved in the process. I know we're all extremely grateful that the Big 12 has included a group of players representing every school to give their input and feedback and also allow us to hear what's going into the decision-making process."
Junior DB Caden Sterns
On the Big 12 continuing fall sports and involving student-athletes in the discussion:
"I think it's great that the Big 12 is continuing with fall sports right now. Obviously, we as players want to play as long as it's safe for us. It's been good that the Big 12 has allowed us to be involved in the process, because there is obviously a lot of uncertainty. And for us to get some sort of an answer, that helps ease our minds. We want to play, so to have that schedule, and to see the structure of what it's going to look like, is relieving for us as players. And, that allows Sam and I to have the opportunity to share all of that information with our entire team."
2020 Texas Football Schedule
(Home games in bold caps; all times TBA)
Sept. 12 – UTEP presented by Equipment Depot
Sept. 26 – at Texas Tech*
Oct. 3 – TCU* presented by St. David's HealthCare
Oct. 10 – AT&T Red River Showdown vs. Oklahoma* (Cotton Bowl – Dallas, TX)
Oct. 17 – BYE
Oct. 24 – BAYLOR* presented by H-E-B
Oct. 31 – at Oklahoma State*
Nov. 7 – WEST VIRGINIA* presented by AT&T
Nov. 14 – BYE
Nov. 21 – at Kansas*
Nov. 28 – IOWA STATE* presented by Living Spaces
Dec. 5 – at Kansas State*
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Dec. 12 or 19 – Big 12 Championship
*Big 12 Conference game
🚨 Fall sports update from @Big12Conference Commissioner Bob Bowlsby.
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) August 12, 2020
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