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The sixth-seeded BYU Cougars are dancing for the third consecutive season, but they’ll have to wait until late Tuesday night to find out exactly who they'll be facing in Portland.
Under second-year head coach Kevin Young, the Cougars (23-11) have become a mainstay in the national spotlight, led by the electrifying AJ Dybantsa. The 6-foot-9 freshman phenom and Sporting News First-Team All-American enters the tournament as the nation's leading scorer at 25.3 points per game, fresh off a historic Big 12 Tournament run where he broke Kevin Durant's scoring record with 93 points in just three games. Despite losing key starter Richie Saunders to a season-ending injury, BYU’s high-octane offense—ranked 10th nationally in efficiency—has them primed for another deep run, fueled by Dybantsa’s ability to score from anywhere on the floor.
The Texas Longhorns are heading to Portland after surviving a high-scoring battle in Dayton, with Tremon Mark hitting a last-second shot to give them the win over NC State. Led by Sean Miller in his first season in Austin, the Longhorns (19-14) found their rhythm late, leaning on the athleticism of Xavier transfer Dailyn Swain and the scoring punch of Jordan Pope.
Texas proved it could handle high-tempo pressure during its First Four victory, and now the Longhorns turn their attention to a BYU squad they previously beat in a 102-97 shootout during the Maui Invitational. With their elite offensive efficiency and familiarity with playing on short rest, the Horns enter the Round of 64 as one of the most dangerous double-digit seeds in the West Region.
This affair features plenty of star power, headlined by Dybantsa. With plenty of personalities on both sides of the ball, this 6-11 matchup is one you don't want to miss.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between BYU and Texas, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is BYU vs. Texas on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: DIRECTV
BYU vs. Texas will be aired on TBS, with Brad Nessler, Wally Szczerbiak and Jared Greenberg on the call.
Fans looking to stream BYU vs. Texas can watch live on DIRECTV.
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What time is BYU vs. Texas today?
- Date: Friday, March 20
- Time: 7:25 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between BYU and Texas is set to tip off at 7:25 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
The Cougars made it to the Sweet 16 in 2025 before losing to Alabama. Texas lost in the First Four to Xavier in 2025 and made it to the Elite Eight in 2023.
BYU vs. Texas radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
You can listen to BYU vs. Texas on SiriusXM Channel 204.
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March Madness bracket 2026
Check the Sporting News NCAA Tournament live bracket for the latest final scores and next-round matchups.
When and where is the Final Four in 2026?
- Date: April 4 and 6
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
The 2026 Men's Final Four is set for April 4 and 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The semifinals will be played Saturday night and the national championship game is set for Monday night.
The home of the Indianapolis Colts previously hosted the event in 2010, 2015 and 2021 and is set to host again in 2029. Indianapolis previously hosted the Final Four at other facilities in 1980, 1991, 1997, 2000 and 2006.
Only Kansas City has been home to the Final Four more often (10 times), but the last one held there was in 1988.
March Madness tournament schedule 2026
Here is the round-by-round schedule for the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| First Four | March 17-18 |
| First round | March 19-20 |
| Second round | March 21-22 |
| Sweet 16 | March 26-27 |
| Elite Eight | March 28-29 |
| Final Four | April 4 |
| National championship | April 6 |
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