AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are back at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Saturday to take on the TCU Horned Frogs.
Last week, the No. 18 Longhorns picked up a crucial road win 34-27 over the Kansas State Wildcats. They are tied for second in the Big 12 Conference with the Wildcats and Baylor at 4-2. No. 4 TCU leads the conference at 6-0 and is 9-0 overall.
All veterans with a valid military ID will receive a 10% discount on all purchases Saturday.
The schedule provided by UT outlines when events before, during and after the game.
- 5 a.m. – Parking lots open
- 5:30 a.m. – Pit for ESPN College GameDay broadcast opens. First 500 fans get a free Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and Red Bull energy drink
- 8-11 a.m. – ESPN College GameDay broadcast from LBJ Lawn
- 11 a.m. – Bevo Blvd., Smokey’s Midway and Hook ‘Em Hangout all open
- 2:30 p.m. – Texas Football pregame radio show begins at Gate 3, Gate 8 box office opens
- 3 p.m. – Still Music Lounge and Tito’s Tailgate opens
- 3:30 p.m. – Bevo Parade (line up by 3:15 p.m. by south entrance of Bevo Blvd.), Texas Exes Tailgate at the Alumni Center begins, Disko Cowboys play at Longhorn City Limits
- 4:15 p.m. – Stadium Stampede team entrance (Line up by north entrance of Bevo Blvd.)
- 4:30 p.m. – Gate 2, 25 and 32 box offices open
- 5 p.m. – Third Eye Blind plays at Longhorn City Limits, Texas Baseball autograph session on Bevo Blvd.
- 6 p.m. – Bevo Blvd., Smokey’s Midway and Hook’em Hangout all close
- 6:15 p.m. – U.S. Army Golden Knights jump into DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
- 6:30 p.m.– Kickoff vs. TCU
- End of 1Q – 2021-22 Capital One Cup Champions recognition
- Halftime – Longhorn Band Veterans Recognition day performance, Texas Exes Distinguised Alumnus recognition
- Postgame – Silent disco at Longhorn City Limits
Expect traffic — a lot of traffic — around the stadium and in that part of campus Saturday evening and night. It’s best to just stay clear of the area if you’re not going to the game.
If you need to get to the game, we put together this handy guide that outlines ride-sharing and other transportation options to make your trip a little easier.