A season-opening game against Texas is about to get even bigger. The Longhorns athletic department announced that they’ve adjusted the date of their game against Notre Dame, moving it back to Sunday, September 4, to take advantage of a national time slot on Labor Day weekend.
Texas men’s athletic director Mike Perrin released the following statement:
“When you hear Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish it grabs everyone’s attention,” Perrin said. “That’s a historic sporting event that fans worldwide want to see. This schedule provides a wonderful opportunity to play the game in an exclusive window so everyone can see it.