Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingston (13) is tackled by UTEP corner Justin Content (18) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingston (13) is tackled by UTEP corner Justin Content (18) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit by UTEP linebacker Micah Davey (48) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit by UTEP linebacker Micah Davey (48) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas Longhorns take the field ahead of the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

The Texas Longhorns take the field ahead of the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dives for more yards during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dives for more yards during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTEP spur Cade McConnell (12) interferes with a pass intended for Texas Longhorns receiver Ryan Wingo (1) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

UTEP spur Cade McConnell (12) interferes with a pass intended for Texas Longhorns receiver Ryan Wingo (1) during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) throws a pass during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

UTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) throws a pass during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns fans chant during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns fans chant during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingston (13) celebrates a touchdown by receiver Ryan Wingo (1) during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns receiver Parker Livingston (13) celebrates a touchdown by receiver Ryan Wingo (1) during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanUTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) hands off the ball to running back Ashten Emory (1) during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

UTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) hands off the ball to running back Ashten Emory (1) during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive lineman Travis Shaw (44) tackles UTEP running back Ashten Emory (1) for a loss during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Travis Shaw (44) tackles UTEP running back Ashten Emory (1) for a loss during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive lineman Travis Shaw (44) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Travis Shaw (44) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns receiver Ryan Wingo (1) misses a catch during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns receiver Ryan Wingo (1) misses a catch during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) runs the ball during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) runs the ball during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) celebrates a rushing touchdown by quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) celebrates a rushing touchdown by quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns fans display a Texas Flag during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns fans display a Texas Flag during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball during the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) walks the field ahead of the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) walks the field ahead of the game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

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Saturday marks the final chance for Texas football to right itself before the start of its SEC schedule as the No. 8 Longhorns host Sam Houston at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Week 4 of the college football season. Texas A&M, coming off its big win last week at Notre Dame, is off this week but other top national matchups include No. 22 Auburn at No. 11 Oklahoma in the SEC, No. 17 Texas Tech at No. 16 Utah in the Big 12 and No. 9 Illinois at No. 19 Indiana in the Big Ten.

Here’s how American-Statesman college beat writers Tony Catalina, Danny Davis, David Eckert, Thomas Jones and Caleb Yum and Statesman columnist Cedric Golden are picking 15 top matchups.

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Last week: Catalina, Eckert and Yum went 10-5, Davis and Golden went 9-6 and Jones went 8-7.

The season: T1. Catalina 30-15; T1. Golden 30-15; T1. Yum 30-15; 4. Davis 29-16; 5. Eckert 28-17; 6. Jones 26-19.

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and the team celebrate after the 38-7 win over San José State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and the team celebrate after the 38-7 win over San José State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

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Week 4 games

Sam Houston at No. 8 Texas (7 p.m., ESPN+): Sam Houston — None; Texas — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum

No. 22 Auburn at No. 11 Oklahoma (2:30 p.m., ABC): Auburn — None; Oklahoma — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum

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No. 17 Texas Tech at No. 16 Utah (11 a.m., Fox): Texas Tech — Yum; Utah — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden and Jones

Florida at No. 4 Miami (6:30 p.m., ABC): Florida — None; Miami — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum

Tulane at No. 13 Ole Miss (2:30 p.m., ESPN): Tulane — Eckert; Ole Miss — Catalina, Davis, Golden, Jones and Yum

No. 9 Illinois at No. 19 Indiana (6:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock): Illinois — Davis, Eckert, Golden and Jones; Indiana — Catalina, Yum

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No. 21 Michigan at Nebraska (2:30 p.m., CBS/Paramount+): Michigan — Catalina, Yum; Nebraska — Davis, Eckert, Golden and Jones

Purdue at No. 21 Notre Dame (2:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock): Purdue — None; Notre Dame — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum

South Carolina at No. 23 Missouri (6 p.m., ESPN): South Carolina — Catalina, Davis, Eckert and Yum; Missouri — Golden, Jones

Michigan State at No. 25 USC (10 p.m., Fox): Michigan State — None; USC — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum

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Arkansas at Memphis (11 a.m., ABC): Arkansas — Catalina, Davis, Golden, Jones and Yum; Memphis — Eckert

SMU at TCU (11 a.m., ESPN2): SMU — Davis, Yum; TCU — Catalina, Eckert, Golden and Jones

Arizona State at Baylor (6:30 p.m., Fox): Arizona State — Catalina, Jones and Yum; Baylor — Davis, Eckert and Golden

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North Carolina at Central Florida (2:30 p.m., Fox): North Carolina — Catalina, Eckert, Golden and Yum; UCF — Davis, Jones

Nicholls State at Texas State (7 p.m., ESPN+): Nicholls State — Davis; Texas State — Catalina, Davis, Eckert, Golden, Jones and Yum