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Texas Longhorns football

Texas Longhorns football is the intercollegiate American football program of the University of Texas at Austin.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Texas Longhorns football is the intercollegiate American football program of the University of Texas at Austin. The team competes in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Southeastern Conference. Home games are played at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Program overview

The Texas Longhorns football program represents the University of Texas at Austin in college football. The team plays in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

History

The Longhorns joined the Southeastern Conference after leaving the Big 12 Conference. The program claims four national championships and 34 conference championships.

Stadium and traditions

The team plays home games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Achievements and notable players

Texas has produced two Heisman Trophy winners. The program claims four national championships and 34 conference championships.

Key facts

  • The program represents the University of Texas at Austin in college football.
  • Texas plays in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
  • The Longhorns joined the Southeastern Conference after leaving the Big 12 Conference.
  • The team plays home games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
  • The program claims four national championships and 34 conference championships.
  • Texas has produced two Heisman Trophy winners.

Frequently asked questions

What is Texas Longhorns football?
It is the University of Texas at Austin’s intercollegiate American football team.
What conference do the Longhorns play in?
They compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in NCAA Division I FBS.
Where do the Longhorns play home games?
Home games are played at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
How many national championships does the program claim?
The program claims four national championships.
How many Heisman Trophy winners has Texas produced?
Texas football has produced two Heisman Trophy winners.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Longhorns_football
    Supports: Program identity, NCAA Division I FBS membership, SEC membership, home stadium, claimed championships, and Heisman winners.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/251/texas-longhorns
    Supports: Current team listing and conference context for Texas Longhorns football.