{
  "id": 5314569,
  "title": "Texas vs Texas State football: Longhorn betting lines, predictions for season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/texas-vs-texas-state-football-longhorn-betting-lines-predictions-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-vs-texas-state-football-113000656.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas football kicks off its highly anticipated season against Texas State at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in Royal-Memorial Stadium. Fans are excited about the return of arch quarterback Arch Manning, who is considered one of the best and most talked-about quarterbacks in the country. The Longhorns have bolstered their offensive line and signed top playmakers such as receiver Cam Coleman and running backs Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has also brought in defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, known for his experience in dissecting SEC defenses.\n\nTexas State, located just 30 miles south of Austin, recently moved up to the Pac-12 conference after several years of conference realignment. The Bobcats appear to be a strong contender in their new league, having welcomed back a wealth of talent on offense. The scouting report highlights the offensive prowess of Texas State quarterback Brad Jackson, who rushed for a school-record 17 touchdowns last season, and receivers Beau Sparks and Chris Dawn Jr., who have been making waves in the preseason. With a heavily improved run defense and a revamped ground game, the Longhorns are determined to show off their new strengths against the Bobcats, who allow an average of 164.8 rushing yards per game.",
  "summary": "Arch Manning and the No. 5 Texas Longhorns play the Texas State Bobcats in the season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Here is a preview, how to watch and more",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas vs Texas State game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday",
    "Arch Manning returning as Longhorns' quarterback",
    "Texas State's offensive strengths and run defense"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Grand Valley State vs. West Texas A&M channel, live stream, time, TV schedule to watch Thursday football game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/grand-valley-state-vs-west-texas-a-m-channel-live-stream-time-tv",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:30:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}