Texas’ 2023 football schedule was finally released by the Big 12 Conference this week.
This upcoming season marks the first year of the new-look Big 12 following the addition of BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF.
The Longhorns’ slate features two matchups against the leagues newcomers, Texas travels to Houston and hosts BYU in October.
Texas is only forced to leave its home state two times during the season, making the trip to Alabama and Iowa State. The Horns play in-state road games at TCU, Baylor and Houston, along with the annual neutral site game in Dallas against Oklahoma.
2023 is a significant year for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas program. Returning 17 out of 22 starters and bringing in another top-five recruiting class, expectations are high in Austin. Texas feels like it is Big 12 championship or bust entering the new campaign.
Here is a look at the five matchups that could give Texas the most trouble on its 2023 schedule.