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Texas, Notre Dame move opener to Sunday

In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, Texas head coach Charlie Strong talks with his team during warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Dallas. To turnaround Texas, coach Strong has to be able to recruit in the state at a time when it has never been more competitive. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

AUSTIN — Texas coach Charlie Strong now has one extra day to pick a quarterback.

The Longhorns have moved their 2016 season opener against Notre Dame to Sunday, Sept. 4, with the school announcing Friday the change was made “to maximize national reach.