The Texas Longhorns kicked off their highly anticipated season with a decisive win over the Colorado State Rams, covering the spread and winning at -10000 odds. Despite concerns regarding their secondary and running back depth, Texas managed to secure the victory with notable performances, including interceptions and effective conversions. Colorado State's players, many of whom are Texas natives, played with a chip on their shoulder but were ultimately overpowered. The Rams' Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, now the starting quarterback, faced a challenging game, reflecting the team's ongoing rebuilding efforts under Coach Jay Norvell. Texas fans celebrated the win with festivities at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, highlighted by the arrival of BEVO XV and pre-game parades. Meanwhile, Colorado State fans had a watch party at Canvas Stadium, showing strong support despite the loss.