No. 1 Baseball announces schedule changes for No. 8 Auburn series
AUSTIN, Texas — No. 1 Texas’ series against No. 8 Auburn has been adjusted.
While Thursday’s opener between the Longhorns and Tigers remains at 7 p.m., the series is now slated to continue at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Texas and Auburn are scheduled to wrap up the three-game set at noon on Saturday.
Gates will open 90 minutes before first pitch.
All three contests will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and heard on The Zone AM-1300/103.1 FM. Live stats can be found at texas.stat.broadcast.com.
The Longhorns (30-15, 13-2 SEC) are off to their best 35-game start since 2004, while also posting their best start to conference play in 15 years.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns have announced schedule changes for their upcoming series against No. 8 Auburn. Originally set for a traditional weekend format, the series will now commence on Thursday, April 17, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:00 PM CDT at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas. The second game will follow on Friday, April 18, at the same time and location. The series finale has been moved to Saturday, April 19, with a first pitch at 2:30 PM CDT.
These adjustments were made to accommodate national television coverage, as the game on Saturday will be broadcast on SEC Network. This scheduling change is part of ESPN’s college baseball coverage for the 2025 season, which includes several Auburn games being aired nationally.
Fans can expect an exciting matchup between two top-ranked teams, with both programs boasting strong lineups and pitching staffs. The series is anticipated to be a significant event in the SEC baseball season, drawing attention from college baseball enthusiasts across the country.
In addition to the schedule adjustments, ticket holders are advised to check their email or visit the Texas Athletics website for updates regarding entry times and any potential impacts on parking or seating. With both teams ranked in the top 10, the matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 8 Auburn is expected to carry major implications for postseason seeding and conference standings.
Texas enters the series with momentum, having won 10 straight games, while Auburn is coming off a hard-fought series win over LSU. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see the clash of high-powered offenses and dominant pitching rotations. Texas ace left-hander Cole Roberts is slated to start Thursday’s opener, while Auburn is expected to counter with senior right-hander Mason Greene.
All three games will be available to stream via ESPN+ for those unable to attend in person, with Saturday’s game airing nationally on SEC Network. The shift in schedule offers greater exposure for the programs and showcases some of the best talent in college baseball.
The atmosphere at Disch-Falk Field is expected to be electric, as fans from both schools turn out in large numbers for what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting series of the season.
