LOOK: Texas announces kickoff times for first three games of 2022 season
The summer is about to begin, but the excitement for September — aka the beginning of the Texas season — is heating up.
The Longhorns have announced kickoff times for the first three games of the 2022 season, including their showdown against Alabama.
First, Texas faces UL Monroe on Sept. 3 at 7:00 p.m. CT on the Longhorn Network. In what could be the first game of the Quinn Ewers era, he gets a primetime tune-up prior to the Crimson Tide.
Of course, the Longhorns welcome Alabama to town on Sept. 10 at 11:00 a.m. CT, and FOX has the coverage. It’ll be a big-game feel as Steve Sarkisian takes on one of the biggest influences of his coaching career, looking to pull a gigantic upset.
Finally, Texas caps off three-straight home games with a showdown against UTSA at 7:00 p.m. CT on Sept. 17, and you can tune into the exciting matchup on the Longhorn Network. The Roadrunners had a tremendous 2021 season, and will be looking to show why they’re one of the top teams in the state against the Longhorns.
Fox to broadcast Steve Sarkisian, Texas face off against Alabama
FOX announced Monday that it has been chosen to broadcast a marquee nonconference matchup between Alabama and Texas on Sept. 10. The game between two of college football’s most storied programs is set to take place at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Kick time has yet to be announced.
Both programs enter 2022 with high expectations, as it will be the second season for Steve Sarkisian as Longhorns coach. He previously served on the Crimson Tide staff, winning a national championship in 2020 under Nick Saban. Alabama returns last year’s Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young at quarterback as it aims to make its eighth appearance in the College Football Playoff.
The Crimson Tide are coming off of a runner up finish in the title game against Georgia this past season. Meanwhile, Texas went 5-7 and missed a bowl game for the first time in four years. The Longhorns brought in quarterback Quinn Ewers, the No. 3 overall player according to On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings, in to help turn things around. Texas also returns star running back Bijan Robinson and leading receiver Xavier Worthy to make up what is projected to be an explosive offense.