The Texas Longhorns came up just short to the Ole Miss Rebels in the first game against head coach Chris Beard since his 2023 firing from UT.

The Texas Longhorns are set to face Ole Miss in a highly anticipated matchup, as Rodney Terry’s squad takes on former Longhorns head coach Chris Beard. The two programs have been trending in opposite directions. Texas has won back-to-back games against ranked opponents, bouncing back from a 1-4 start in conference play.

The Longhorns and Rebels have gone in two different directions as of late. Texas has won its last two games, both against ranked opponents, rebounding after a 1-4 conference start. Conversely, Ole Miss has dropped its previous three contests following a 4-0 start to SEC play.