The Kentucky (2-3) are set to host the Texas (4-2) at Kroger Field on Saturday in a matchup that could steer both teams’ seasons in very different directions.
The Longhorns come in riding high after a statement-making performance in the Red River Rivalry, dismantling Oklahoma 23–6 and clawing their way back into the AP Top 25 at No. 21.
After spoiling the Sooners’ unbeaten run, Texas seems to have found its spark again and could be gearing up for a late-season charge in both the SEC and College Football Playoff races. For Steve Sarkisian’s crew, the job now is to keep that momentum rolling.
Kentucky, on the other hand, is stuck in a rut. The Wildcats have dropped three straight SEC contests and are still searching for their first conference win of the year. Their 2-3 record tells only part of the story—Mark Stoops’ team has shown flashes of potential but hasn’t been able to piece it together.
Here's what you need to know to watch Kentucky vs. Texas on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Kentucky vs. Texas on today?
The Kentucky vs. Texas matchup will be available to watch live on ESPN nationally.
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Dave Flemming (play-by-play announcer) and Brock Osweiler (color analyst) are on the game call.
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Kentucky vs. Texas start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Kentucky vs. Texas kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:00 p.m. ET or 4:00 p.m. PT.
The game will be played at Kroger Field at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky vs. Texas radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen live to Kentucky vs. Texas live on SiriusXM via both channel 202 (Kentucky broadcast) and channel 191 (Texas broadcast).
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Kentucky Wildcats football schedule 2025
Here's a look at Kentucky's upcoming schedule.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | vs. Texas | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Tennessee | 7:45 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Auburn | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | vs Florida | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Tennessee Tech | TBD |
Texas Longhorns football schedule 2025
Here's a look at Texas' next five matchups.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 18 | at Kentucky | 7:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Mississippi State | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Vanderbilt | 12:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | at Georgia | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Arkansas | TBD |