Game Details
The No. 17 Texas Longhorns (7-3, 4-2 SEC) host the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-8, 0-6 SEC) in a historic Southwest Conference rivalry matchup on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The game takes place at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET). This marks the 82nd all-time meeting between the programs, with Texas holding a dominant 57-23 series lead. The Longhorns last hosted the Razorbacks in 2008 (a 52-10 win), while last year’s contest in Fayetteville ended 20-10 in Texas’ favor. Arkansas, mired in an eight-game losing streak, seeks its first road win since September and a season sweep spoiler against a playoff-hopeful Texas squad.
How to Watch: TV Channel and Streaming Options
• TV Channel: ABC (national broadcast; check local listings for availability).
• Streaming Options: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial for new subscribers), ESPN+ (with cable login), or services like YouTube TV and Sling TV. International access available via ESPN’s global streams.
• Radio Broadcast: Texas Longhorns IMG Sports Network (local affiliates; SiriusXM channel 199). Arkansas Razorbacks Radio Network (local affiliates; SiriusXM channel 389).
• Announcers: Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentary), Allison Williams (sideline reporter).
Tickets start as low as $105 on secondary markets like StubHub or SeatGeek.
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Team Overviews
Texas Longhorns: Steve Sarkisian’s squad entered the season as the preseason No. 1 but has endured a rollercoaster, sitting at 7-3 after a crushing 35-10 loss to Georgia that all but ended their three-peat College Football Playoff hopes (now needing chaos in the final weeks for an at-large bid). Offensively, Texas ranks 25th nationally in total yards (435.2 per game) and 18th in scoring (33.1 points), powered by QB Arch Manning’s dual-threat ability (2,450 passing yards, 18 TDs) and a ground game featuring RB Quintrevion Wisner (800+ rushing yards). However, the O-line has struggled with penalties and protection (sacked 22 times). Defensively, the Longhorns are stout, allowing 312.4 yards (12th in FBS) and 18.3 points (10th), with elite secondary play forcing 15 turnovers. A win clinches bowl eligibility and sets up a rivalry finale vs. Texas A&M, but motivation wanes post-Georgia.
Arkansas Razorbacks: In turmoil under interim coach Bobby Petrino (0-5 since replacing fired Sam Pittman in late September), the Razorbacks limp in at 2-8 with eight straight losses, including blown fourth-quarter leads in five of their last six. Offensively, they average 370.7 yards (85th in FBS) and 34.1 points (wait, no—actual scoring is middling at ~24 PPG amid inconsistency), leaning on QB Taylen Green’s mobility (900 rushing yards, 10 TDs) and a committee backfield (RB Mike Washington Jr. leads with 600+ yards). But turnovers (18 given up) and penalties plague them. Defensively, Arkansas ranks 121st, surrendering 426.5 yards and 32.3 points per game, particularly vulnerable against the pass (bottom-20). Bowl hopes are dashed; this is pure spoiler territory in a rivalry where they’ve won just twice in Austin (last in 2003).
Key Matchups
• Texas Offense vs. Arkansas Defense: Manning’s precision (65% completion) could carve up Arkansas’ leaky secondary (allowing 280+ passing yards/game), but the Razorbacks’ front seven (led by DL Cam Ball’s 4 sacks) might exploit Texas’ O-line woes for pressure. Wisner’s burst (5.2 YPC) tests AR’s run D (4.2 yards allowed/carry).
• Arkansas Offense vs. Texas Defense: Green’s legs (top-20 QB rushing) face Texas’ top-10 rush defense (under 100 yards allowed/game), while the Longhorns’ secondary (5 INTs from CBs) hunts for picks in AR’s error-prone passing game. Texas scores 14.8 more points/game than Arkansas allows.
• Special Teams and Intangibles: Texas’ return game is explosive, but Arkansas’ kicker has been clutch in close losses (3-0 ATS as underdogs under Petrino). Rivalry history favors Texas, but AR’s late-game resilience could force a nail-biter.
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