Mizzou-Texas Game to Air on ESPN at Noon
The SEC confirmed ESPN as the broadcast network for the Missouri-Texas matchup, which kicks off at 11 a.m. CT.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
The SEC announced late Saturday that the Missouri-Texas football game will air on ESPN, with kickoff set for noon ET. The early start was first announced Monday, before Disney decided between ABC and ESPN.
Why it matters
The game is the first meeting between the two programs as SEC members, and the broadcast confirmation sets the viewing details for fans ahead of the matchup. Both teams enter the contest with strong recent records.
Texas and Mizzou both enter as ranked teams, with Texas at No. 11 and Mizzou at No. 23 in the AP poll after their Week 9 wins. The matchup carries SEC standings implications for both programs as conference play continues.
The players
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
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ESPN
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The details
The SEC shared the broadcast update late Saturday, confirming ESPN will carry the game. The matchup kicks off at noon ET, or 11 a.m. CT, in what is the first meeting between these programs since they competed in the Big 12 and last met in the 2017 Texas Bowl.
Timeline
1894: Missouri and Texas first played each other.
2011: The teams played their last Big 12 conference game.
2017: The teams met in the Texas Bowl.
Monday: The early kickoff time was first announced.
Saturday, Nov. 7: The game airs on ESPN at noon ET.
Season Trajectory
This matchup follows the 2017 Texas Bowl meeting and the teams' last Big 12 conference game in 2011, marking a new chapter in their rivalry as SEC members. Both programs are competing for conference positioning as the season moves toward its final weeks.
Fans can tune in to ESPN at noon ET on Saturday to watch the matchup. The early kickoff means the game begins at 11 a.m. CT for viewers in Central Time.
The takeaway
The game's early kickoff and national broadcast make it accessible to a wide audience as both teams compete for SEC position. Viewers can plan around the noon ET start on ESPN this Saturday.
What happens next
The Missouri-Texas game kicks off Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon ET on ESPN.
Further reading
For more on the conference, see the Football section.
