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No. 7 Texas Hosts San Jose State in Home Opener After Week 1 Setbacks

Texas enters as a 36.5-point favorite with scrutiny on Arch Manning’s next step.

Central Michigan quarterback Angel H Flores (7) is tackled by San Jose State offensive lineman Gafa Faga (50) and San Jose State defensive back Isiah Revis (20) in the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 11 a.m. Central in Austin with national TV coverage on ABC and streaming on ESPN+.
  • Both teams are 0-1 after narrow losses, with Texas falling 14-7 at Ohio State and San Jose State losing 16-14 to Central Michigan.
  • Steve Sarkisian said he wants Arch Manning to build on positives from his debut after a 17-of-30, 170-yard outing with one touchdown and one interception.
  • Spartans quarterback Walker Eget threw for 308 yards and two scores but had three turnovers, texted coach Ken Niumatalolo to take responsibility, and the coach called the defeat one of his worst.
  • Texas listed receiver Emmett Mosley as questionable and tackle Andre Cojoe out, while SJSU highlighted linebacker Jordan Pollard’s 15 tackles and receiver Danny Scudero’s 189 yards as bright spots.