​Mississippi State football is back on the road to face Texas on Oct. 31 in Austin.The Bulldogs (4-3, 2-3 SEC) will be without Kamario Taylor for the rest of the season with a toe injury. Either Parker Puckett or AJ Swann will start at quarterback.Texas (5-2, 2-2) remained in the CFP chase with a 34-27 win against Ole Miss last week.Here’s what you need to know about today’s game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.THE PATH: What Mississippi State football bowl chances look like with Kamario Taylor’s season overWhat channel is Mississippi State football vs Texas on today?TV channel: ESPNLivestream: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app, ESPN UnlimitedMississippi State football vs Texas will broadcast nationally on Network in Week 9 of the 2026 college football season. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will call the game from the booth at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, with Kris Budden reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which includes a free trial for new subscribers.Mississippi State football vs Texas start timeDate: Saturday, Oct. 31Start time: 6:30 p.m. CentralThe Mississippi State football vs Texas game starts at 6:30 p.m. from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.Mississippi State football vs Texas predictions, picks, oddsOdds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 30.Texas 40, Mississippi State 17: “The Longhorns have an incentive to run up the score to help their College Football Playoff resume. It also could take some of the pressure off Manning if the offense has a good game.” (Pick by Clarion Ledger beat reporter Sam Sklar)Spread: Texas -20Over/under: 50.5 pointsMoney line: Mississippi State (+900) | Texas (-1400)Mississippi State football scheduleSept. 5: UL Monroe, W 62-13Sept. 12: at Minnesota, W 38-13Sept. 19: at South Carolina, W 41-34Sept. 26: Missouri, W 31-24Oct. 3: Alabama, L 56-23Oct. 10: OPEN DATEOct. 17: at LSU, L 31-0Oct. 24: Oklahoma, L 23-15Oct. 31: at Texas, 6:30 p.m. on ESPNNov. 7: Vanderbilt, 3:15 p.m. on SEC NetworkNov. 14: Auburn, TBDNov. 21: Tennessee Tech, 12 p.m. on SEC Network+Nov. 27: at Ole Miss, 11 a.m. on ABCDec. 5: SEC Championship Game, AtlantaThis article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: What channel is Mississippi State football vs Texas on today? Time, TV scheduleOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.