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Texas Stands Pat on Saturday Noon Kickoff for Ohio State Opener

Dismissed reports of a $40 million NIL roster valuation, Del Conte said Texas will funnel 75% of its NCAA settlement payout into football

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Overview

  • The Aug. 30 season opener between Ohio State and Texas remains set for a noon kickoff in Columbus following Texas’s decision not to switch to Sunday night.
  • Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte confirmed he was approached about moving the game day but declined due to contractual obligations and a tight preparation window.
  • FOX Sports had given Ohio State permission to explore a 30-hour shift to primetime Sunday, but Texas maintained its original date.
  • Del Conte refuted a report that the Longhorns’ roster carried $40 million in NIL deals, labeling the figure as inaccurate.
  • He outlined that Texas will allocate 75% of its NCAA settlement revenue share to the football program, with the remainder divided among basketball and other sports.