How does Texas football fare against the rest of the state? The Horns win 75% of the time

This football season, Texas will face three opponents from the Lone Star State. Games against Texas State and UTSA await the Longhorns in nonconference play, and the Longhorns will eventually close out the regular season Nov. 27 against Texas A&M.

It all starts with Saturday’s season opener against Texas State at Royal-Memorial Stadium.

Traditionally, Texas has fared well against other Texas teams. Over the past 10 years, the Longhorns have posted a losing record against in-state rivals on just one occasion. In all, Texas is 27-9 against state teams in that span – a 75% winning percentage.

Texas State Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson practices during their Spring Showcase at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, April 25, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)

2025: 3-0 with wins over UTEP, Sam Houston and A&M

2024: 2-0 with wins over UTSA and A&M

2023: 5-0 with wins over Rice, Baylor, Houston, TCU and Texas Tech

2022: 2-2 with wins over UTSA and Baylor and losses to Texas Tech and TCU

2021: 3-1 with wins over Rice, Texas Tech and TCU and a loss to Baylor

2020: 3-1 with wins over UTEP, Texas Tech and Baylor and a loss to TCU

2019: 2-2 with wins over Rice and Texas Tech and losses to TCU and Baylor

2018: 3-0 with wins over TCU, Baylor and Texas Tech

2017: 1-2 with a win over Baylor and losses to TCU and Texas Tech

2016: 3-1 with wins over UTEP, Baylor and Texas Tech and a loss to TCU

Bobcat wide receiver Chris Dawn Jr. (1) sprints during a drill at Texas State football practice at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman)