10 can’t-miss football games in Texas in 2024: Aggies-Longhorns, Cowboys-Texans and more

It’s a big year for football fans in the state of Texas.

From the best high school talent, to heated college rivalries, to … whatever the Cowboys are doing. 2024 will bring the juice.

Here are SportsDay’s 10 can’t-miss football games in the state in 2024, in order of when the games are so you can plan accordingly:

Notre Dame at Texas A&M — College StationTexas A&M fans wave 12th Man towels in the student section of Kyle Field during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. in College Station, Texas.(Sam Craft / AP)

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When: Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m.

Last matchup: Sept. 29, 2001 — Texas A&M 24, Notre Dame 3

The first of a home-and-home between the two tradition-laden programs; the Aggies will go to South Bend in 2025.

Florida State at SMU — Dallas

When: Sept. 28, time TBD

Last matchup: N/A

Welcome to the ACC, Mustangs. Head coach Rhett Lashlee and QB Preston Stone lead SMU in their first-ever ACC conference game and their first-ever matchup against the Seminoles.

Duncanville at DeSoto — DeSotoDeSoto head coach Claude Mathis, center left, is doused with ice and water at midfield by his players following the Eagles’ 49-35 victory over Duncanville. The two teams played their District 11-6A high school football game at Eagle Stadium in DeSoto on October 28, 2023. (Steve Hamm/SpecialContributor)(Steve Hamm)

When: Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Last matchup: Oct. 29, 2023 — DeSoto 49, Duncanville 35

DeSoto made seemingly invincible Duncanville look mortal with its stunning upset of the Panthers last season. Each program went on to claim a state championship in 2023.

Oklahoma vs. Texas — DallasOklahoma fans cheer during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl against Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Dallas.(Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)

When: Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m.

Last matchup: Oct. 7, 2023 — Oklahoma 34, Texas 30

The historic rivalry continues with one big, big change: It’s now an SEC conference game. Texas leads the all-time series 63-51-5.

Related:Bye, Big 12. Hello, SEC: Texas and Oklahoma party as conference move now officialGeorgia at Texas — AustinTexas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(Eric Gay / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

When: Oct. 19; time TBD

Last matchup: Jan. 1, 2019 (Allstate Sugar Bowl)— Texas 28, Georgia 21

After falling short of a 3-peat last season the Bulldogs are back as the favorites to win the SEC. October looks to be a tough one for the Horns.

Eagles at Cowboys — ArlingtonBack judge Matt Edwards (96) tries to separate Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (21) and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) as they scuffle during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

When: Nov. 10, 3:25 p.m.

Last matchup: Dec. 10, 2023 — Cowboys 33, Eagles 13

The two sides of the heated rivalry split last season’s series. Both went on to extremely disappointing first-round playoff boots, though the Eagles had a markedly better offseason than Dallas did.

Texans at Cowboys — Arlington

When: Nov. 18 (Mon.), 7:17 p.m.

Last matchup: Dec. 11, 2022 — Cowboys 27, Texans 23

The two Lone Star State teams meet after a season in which Houston won its first playoff game since 2019. Dallas leads the all-time series 4-2.

Texas at Texas A&M — College StationTexas kicker Justin Tucker (19) celebrates after his field goal during the fourth quarter of a Thanksgiving day game at Kyle Field in College Station, on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. It is the last Big XII football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies. Texas won 27-25. (Michael Ainsworth / Staff Photographer)

When: Nov. 30; time TBD

Last matchup: The rivalry resumes for the first time in 13 seasons. As expected, ticket prices are already through the roof.

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When: Dec. 7; time TBD

Last matchup: Texas 49, Oklahoma State 21

Who will come out of the new-look Big 12 and claim the conference championship?

Class 6A Div. I state championship game — ArlingtonDuncanville players pose for a team photo with the championship trophy after a victory over Galena Park North Shore in the Class 6A Division I state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

When: Dec. 21, 7 p.m.

Last matchup: Duncanville 49, Galena Park North Shore 33

Will Duncanville and North Shore continue their Cavs/Warriors-like run and meet up in the state title game once again? Or does a new contender emerge?

Honorable MentionSeptember 21: TCU at SMUSeptember 15: Saints at CowboysOctober 26: Texas Tech at TCUNovember 28: Giants at Cowboys (Thanksgiving)

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