As of today, the Texas Longhorns do not have a game scheduled — they are on their Week 5 bye. This rest period is built into their 2025 schedule, giving the team a chance to recuperate, recalibrate, and prepare for the tougher phase of their season ahead.
What comes next: first game after the bye
Texas’ next game following the bye week is a road matchup against Florida. The Longhorns will travel to Gainesville to open their SEC play on Saturday, October 4. The kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Central Time (CT), and the game will be broadcast on either ESPN or ABC (final network confirmation is pending).
This clash against Florida marks Texas’ first true conference test, and also begins what will be a stretch of mostly away games in October.
Context: Texas’ early season and bye week
Before the bye, Texas played four games. They opened on the road against Ohio State, suffered a close loss, and then returned home for a trio of non-conference matchups that they won: against San José State, UTEP, and Sam Houston. The bye week comes at a strategic point — it gives the Longhorns a pause before diving into the often brutal grind of SEC competition.
During the bye, head coach Steve Sarkisian has expressed confidence in his squad’s position, emphasizing that having momentum entering the rest period can be as valuable as the rest itself. The team has the luxury to heal injuries, refine strategy, and chart the game plans for their October road stretch.
What to watch vs Florida — stakes & storylines
Conference debut: This game will serve as Texas’ first Southeastern Conference matchup of the season. Starting strong in SEC play will be critical for their postseason aspirations.
Road environment: Gainesville has traditionally been a challenging venue for visiting teams, so Texas will have to be mentally and physically sharp on the road.
Quarterback & roster health: Arch Manning, the Longhorns’ signal-caller, has had some ups and downs this season. How he handles SEC defenses under pressure will be key.
Momentum from bye: Texas will try to carry the confidence they built in the first four games into this tougher phase. The bye week offers a reset.
Summary
Does Texas play today? No — it’s their scheduled bye week.
Next game: @ Florida, Saturday, October 4, kickoff 2:30 p.m. CT.
Why it matters: It’s their first SEC test and the start of a long stretch away from home.
Use of bye: Recover, refine, and bring energy into conference play.
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