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Texas faces BYU in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday as March Madness officially gets underway.
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Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images
The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
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The No. 11‑seed Texas Longhorns (19‑14, 9‑9 in SEC play, finished tied for 10th in the Southeastern Conference) earned their tournament spot by winning a First Four play‑in game over NC State in Dayton, advancing to the Round of 64 as an 11 seed in the West Region.
They now face the No. 6‑seed BYU Cougars (23‑11, 9‑9 in Big 12 play, middle of the Big 12 Conference standings), a consistent NCAA participant making its third straight tournament appearance under coach Kevin Young. BYU finished with a solid 23‑11 overall record and was selected as a 6 seed based on their Big 12 profile and quality wins, while Texas enters as a lower seed after a 19‑14 campaign.
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Fans can watch every moment of the NCAA Tournament through DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
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Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images
How to Watch Texas vs BYU
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 7:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)
The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
– Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV –
The No. 11‑seed Texas Longhorns (19‑14, 9‑9 in SEC play, finished tied for 10th in the Southeastern Conference) earned their tournament spot by winning a First Four play‑in game over NC State in Dayton, advancing to the Round of 64 as an 11 seed in the West Region.
They now face the No. 6‑seed BYU Cougars (23‑11, 9‑9 in Big 12 play, middle of the Big 12 Conference standings), a consistent NCAA participant making its third straight tournament appearance under coach Kevin Young. BYU finished with a solid 23‑11 overall record and was selected as a 6 seed based on their Big 12 profile and quality wins, while Texas enters as a lower seed after a 19‑14 campaign.
Live stream Texas vs BYU with DIRECTV: Start your free trial now!
Fans can watch every moment of the NCAA Tournament through DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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