AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Longhorns, seeded No. 3 for the College Football Playoff, will host the No. 16 seed Clemson Tigers in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, December 21, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Viewers can catch the action live on TNT/Max, featuring play-by-play commentator Dave Pasch, analyst Dusty Dvoracek, and reporter Taylor McGregor.
This marks Texas’ second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff, following their semifinal run against the No. 2 Washington Huskies in last year’s Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Longhorns have maintained a remarkable streak of 11 straight appearances in the top-10 CFP rankings since October 31, 2023. Texas opened at No. 5 in the first CFP rankings this season on November 5, achieving the program’s best-ever position at this stage. Since then, they have consistently ranked in the top-25 for 15 consecutive rankings and have logged 27 overall appearances, peaking at No. 2. As of December 8, they are ranked No. 4 in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls.
The matchup against Clemson will be a historic first, as these two storied programs have never faced each other. The winner of this matchup will progress to the CFP Quarterfinal at the 57th Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, where they will meet the Big 12 Champion and No. 4 seed Arizona State at noon CT on January 1, 2025, in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This game will also be broadcast on an ABC/ESPN platform.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian, who has eight postseason appearances in 11 seasons, has successfully led teams to multiple bowls in the past. His impressive journey includes guiding Washington to four consecutive bowl games from 2010-2013, as well as leading USC to the Holiday Bowl in 2014.
For fans interested in attending, season ticket holders for Texas Football can request their regular seating and parking locations for the upcoming playoff game. Season ticket holders should log into their accounts to purchase tickets, with a request deadline set for December 9 at 4 p.m. Central. Unfortunately, general public tickets will not be available. Interested fans can check SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of Texas Athletics. Additionally, donors at the Tradition level of the Longhorn Foundation ($1,500 and up) can also request tickets for other potential games in the playoff series.
This playoff opportunity not only highlights Texas’s football prowess but also serves as an inspiration for fans and the community, showcasing the team’s commitment to excellence and the excitement of college football playoffs.
Summary: Texas Football is set to host Clemson for the first round of the College Football Playoff on December 21. This marks Texas’s second consecutive playoff appearance, and the game promises to be an exciting historical matchup. Season ticket holders can secure their seats, with the Longhorns aiming for continued success as they eye a potential path to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in 2025.