Texas football may have entered the season as the nation’s unanimous No. 1 team, but the Longhorns now have some questions after falling Week 1 to Ohio State 14-7.
What’s wrong with quarterback Arch Manning, who kept missing open receivers against the Buckeyes? Why couldn’t the vaunted Texas defense get a single sack or at least one takeaway? And why does the offense continue to struggle in the red zone?
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Now ranked No. 7, the Longhorns hope to provide some answers in Saturday’s home opener against San José State.
San José State, which competes in the Mountain West Conference, man not provide much challenge at all considering the disparity between the two programs, but the Spartans have a history of springing the occasional upset. Their version of the run-and-shoot offense — which head coach Ken Niumatalolo likes to call the “spread and shred” — will provide a different kind of test for the Texas defense, and more struggles from Manning and the Texas offense would cause plenty of rumbling in the home stands.
Follow along for scores and live updates.
Texas football vs San José State live scores
1Q 10:22: Texas 0, San José State 0
A 3-and-ouit from Arch Manning and the Texas offense, a short punt from Jack Bouwmeester, and a solid drive from San Jose State. But Denis Lynch misses wide left on a 47-yard field goal try for the Spartans, and these fans are ready for some offensive fireworks.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Aug. 30, 2025.
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Alex January: DT reportedly out against San Jose State
According to Chip Brown of 247Sports, starting defensive tackle Alex January will miss Saturday’s game with an undisclosed injury. January, a 6-foot-5, 308-pound sophomore, is listed as a starter on the Longhorns’ two-deep roster.
RB Quintrevion Wisner not suited up
Starting running back Quintrevion Wisner is not suited up during warm-ups and will apparently miss today’s game against San Jose State. Wisner ran for 1,064 yards last season and entered 2025 as the leading returning rusher in the SEC. In last week’s 14-7 loss to Ohio State in the season-opener, Wisner ran for a team-high 80 yards while sharing carries with CJ Baxter. If Wisner does not play, expect Baxter to carry a heavier load in the backfield and expect reserves Jerrick Douglas and Christian Clark to get some touches after not getting any carries against the Buckeyes.
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DB Wardell Mack active after arrest
Texas football defensive back Wardell Mack, who was arrested by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office overnight Wednesday on driving while intoxicated charge, will play Saturday. Mack, a redshirt freshman, is listed as the top backup to starting “star” defensive back Graceson Littleton. Earlier this week, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said “we’re obviously monitoring the authorities and where they stand on it, and then anything that happens beyond that, we’ll handle internally.”
Texas football vs San Jose State TV info
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Where: Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin
TV/radio: ABC, 1300, 98.1, 105.3 (Spanish)
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Texas vs San Jose State football betting odds
Moneyline: Texas is favored by 36½ points;
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Texas vs San Jose State weather forecast
Warm with highs around 90 and slight chance of a passing rain shower
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