The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 3 in the nation, are set to face No. 16 seed Clemson in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff on Saturday, December 21, at 3 p.m. CT. The game will take place at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and will be aired on TNT/Max, with commentary from Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and Taylor McGregor.
This marks Texas’s second straight appearance in the College Football Playoff, following a semifinal run against the second-seeded Washington Huskies in the 2023 playoffs. The Longhorns have maintained a remarkable streak with 11 consecutive top-10 postseason rankings, beginning on October 31, 2023. Notably, they debuted at No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, achieving their highest-ever start. Texas has consistently been featured in the top-25 rankings over the past 15 polls and has made a total of 27 appearances.
The upcoming matchup against Clemson will be historic, as it is the first time these two teams have met on the gridiron. The winner of this first-round game will advance to the CFP Quarterfinals, where they will compete against the Big 12 Champion, Arizona State, seeded No. 4, at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2025, in Atlanta.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has a solid postseason track record, having led teams to eight postseason appearances in his 11-year coaching career, including successful stints at Washington and USC.
For Texas Football season ticket holders, there is an opportunity to request their usual seats and parking for the playoff game. They need to log into their accounts to secure tickets before the deadline of December 9, at 4 p.m. CT. Fans should be aware that no public tickets will be available for purchase, but they can visit SeatGeek, the official ticket marketplace for Texas Athletics, for more information.
Longhorn Foundation donors contributing at the Tradition level or above are also invited to request tickets for additional playoff games, with varying deadlines depending on the stage of the playoffs.
In summary, Texas Football’s upcoming playoff game against Clemson is creating excitement among fans and showcases the program’s continued competitiveness on a national level. With each passing game, the Longhorns solidify their place as a formidable force in college football, and there is a sense of optimism as they strive for further success in the postseason.