How to watch No. 21 Texas vs. No. 23 Louisiana: Time, TV channel, streaming, odds

It’s been 258 days since the Texas Longhorns last took the field and a lot has changed since then.

The Longhorns have a new head coach in Steve Sarkisian, a new quarterback in redshirt freshman Hudson Card and there’s a jump to the SEC on the horizon. But before any of that happens, they need to kick off the 2021 season against the No. 23 team in the country — the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Head coach Billy Napier led his team to an upset of the Iowa State Cyclones a year ago and would love nothing more than to fell another Big 12 foe in the opener.

Leading the charge is quarterback Levi Lewis, a dual-threat quarterback who passed for 2,274 yards and 19 touchdowns a year ago and elected to come back for another year. He plays behind an offensive line who returns all five starters from a year ago, but the Cajuns need to find answers at running back after not one, but two backs moved on to the NFL.

• Setting realistic expectations for Steve Sarkisian’s first year at Texas

What’s expected from this season, more or less, shouldn’t be viewed in a vacuum of mere wins and losses alone

• The Longhorn Republic podcast previews Saturday’s matchup and dives in on expectations for 2021
• 5 Questions and 5 Bold Predictions

Sarkisian’s track record as a quarterback whisperer now spans two decades, and he’s coming off maybe his most impressive effort at Alabama after helping develop former three-star prospect Mac Jones into a 4,500-yard passer and a first-round draft pick.

Injury Report:

• Freshman WR Jaden Alexis (knee) — out
• Sophomore TE Brayden Liebrock (shoulder) — out
• RS Freshman WR Troy Omeire (knee) — out

How to Watch:

TV: Fox

Time: 3:30 p.m. Central

Radio: Texassports.com. Broadcasts are also available on Sirius 132, XM 199, and App Ch. 953

Online Streaming: Fox Sports App

Odds: The Longhorns are currently a 9.5-point favorite at FanDuel sportsbook

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