ThumbRidesTexas at Tennessee
Knoxville is 1,036 miles from Austin, so most fans fly to this one. Heading to the airport? Share that ride instead.
Texas football: Hook 'em
Bevo on the sideline, 100,000 fans with their horns up, "The Eyes of Texas" after the final whistle, and the UT Tower glowing burnt orange after a win. Texas football is as big as the state, and every October the Longhorns and half of Austin head up I-35 to the Cotton Bowl for the Red River Rivalry.
2026 Texas Longhorns football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Texas State | Austin, TX | Home | W 59-7 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Ohio State | Austin, TX | Home | W 24-23 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs UTSA | Austin, TX | Home | W 30-6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Away | 11:00 AM CT |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Oklahoma | Dallas, TX (neutral) | Away | 2:30 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Florida | Austin, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Ole Miss | Austin, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs Mississippi State | Austin, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Missouri | Columbia, MO | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at LSU | Baton Rouge, LA | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Arkansas | Austin, TX | Home | Time TBA |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Texas A&M | College Station, TX | Away | 6:30 PM CT |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Austin time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Texas away-game road trips from Austin
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 | Austin to Knoxville, TN | 1,036 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Austin to Dallas, TX | 196 mi | 3 hr | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Austin to Columbia, MO | 775 mi | 12 hr 5 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Austin to Baton Rouge, LA | 432 mi | 6 hr 50 min | Find a ride |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Austin to College Station, TX | 106 mi | 1 hr 45 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Austin with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Texas students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Longhorns fans who are already driving from Austin post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Texas away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Austin late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Texas away games are drivable?
Oklahoma in Dallas, TX (196 mi); Missouri in Columbia, MO (775 mi); LSU in Baton Rouge, LA (432 mi); Texas A&M in College Station, TX (106 mi). The longest drive is Missouri at about 12 hr 5 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Longhorns fans and let them cover the gas.