AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 3 seed Texas Longhorns football team is set to host No. 16 seed Clemson in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff. The matchup will take place at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, December 21, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Fans can catch the action live on TNT/Max, featuring commentary from Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and Taylor McGregor.
This marks Texas’s second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff, as they earned the third seed following a semifinal spot last year against the No. 2 Washington Huskies at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Longhorns have consistently ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff rankings for 11 straight weeks, beginning from October 31, 2023. Notably, the team debuted at No. 5 in the first rankings on November 5, their highest-ever entry point. Texas has maintained a presence in the top-25 of the rankings for the last 15 weeks, with an impressive total of 27 appearances, peaking at No. 2. As of December 8, they were ranked No. 4 in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls.
The upcoming game will be historic, as it will be the first matchup between Texas and Clemson. The winner will advance to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal, competing at the 57th Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Big 12 Champion and No. 4 seeded Arizona State at Noon CT on January 1, 2025, in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, airing on ABC/ESPN.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has led his teams to eight postseason appearances in 11 seasons. He previously took the Washington Huskies to four consecutive bowl games from 2010 to 2013 and led USC in the Holiday Bowl in 2014.
Ticket Information
Texas Football season ticket holders can request their usual season seat and parking for the upcoming game. To secure tickets, they must log into their account by the deadline of Monday, December 9, at 4 p.m. Central. General public tickets will not be available for purchase, but fans can explore SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of Texas Athletics, for options.
Additionally, donors at the Tradition level or higher with the Longhorn Foundation ($1,500+) can request tickets for other College Football Playoff games as Texas potentially continues its postseason run. The deadlines for ticket requests for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and other potential playoff games fall between December 9 and December 16.
This exciting matchup not only showcases the Longhorns’ growing strength in the college football landscape but also sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying playoff run. The enthusiasm surrounding this game can uplift the spirit of the fans and community, with hopes high for the Longhorns’ continued success in the playoff journey.