AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 3 Texas Football team will face off against No. 16 Clemson in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff on Saturday, December 21. The game is set to kick off at 3 p.m. CT at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and will be broadcasted on TNT/Max, featuring Dave Pasch as the play-by-play announcer, Dusty Dvoracek as the analyst, and Taylor McGregor as the reporter.
This marks Texas’ second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff, following a semifinal performance against the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the 2023 season. The Longhorns have maintained a strong presence in the College Football Playoff rankings, enjoying 11 consecutive weeks in the top 10 dating back to October 31, 2023. Notably, Texas debuted at No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff rankings this season, marking the highest position in the program’s history for the initial rankings. Furthermore, Texas has been consistently ranked in the top 25 over the last 15 rankings and has achieved a total of 27 appearances, with its peak at No. 2. The program also secured the No. 4 spot in the latest Associated Press and Coaches Polls updated on December 8.
The upcoming game will be the first meeting between Texas and Clemson, adding an exciting chapter to their respective histories. The winner of this matchup will advance to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal, where they will compete against the Big 12 Champion Arizona State, the No. 4 seed, at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on January 1, 2025.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has demonstrated a successful coaching career, leading teams to eight postseason appearances in 11 seasons. His experience includes guiding Washington to four consecutive bowl games from 2010 to 2013 and appearing in the Holiday Bowl with USC in 2014.
For those looking to attend the game, Texas Football season ticket holders can request their usual seat locations and parking for the matchup against Clemson. The deadline for requesting tickets is set for December 9 at 4 p.m. Central. However, tickets will not be available to the general public. Fans can visit the official fan-to-fan marketplace SeatGeek for ticket options. Additionally, Longhorn Foundation donors at the Tradition level or higher may also inquire about tickets for other playoff games if the Longhorns advance.
This College Football Playoff matchup presents a thrilling opportunity for fans and players alike, as Texas aims to build on its recent successes and continue its legacy in postseason football.