Only 100 Days Remain Until We’re Back in Burnt Orange, Cheering the Texas Longhorns Under the Bright Lights of DKR

The countdown is on. One hundred days. That’s all that stands between now and the moment the Longhorns charge out of the tunnel, “Texas Fight” echoing through the rafters of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. It’s a number that makes the heart race for anyone who bleeds burnt orange. In just 100 days, the wait is over. The tailgates return, the chants rise, the rivalries ignite, and football season begins again in Austin, Texas.

Every year, the Texas Longhorns football season feels like a cultural reset. No matter what the previous fall brought — triumph or heartbreak, thrilling comebacks or gut-wrenching endings — when the calendar strikes 100 days out, it’s like the first chapter of a new book. This year, that chapter carries more anticipation, more swagger, and more expectations than ever before. The Longhorns aren’t just entering a new season — they’re entering a new era. Their final season in the Big 12 was a dominant farewell, and now, they’re on the brink of their first in the Southeastern Conference. But before the SEC begins, there’s the 2025 season — and the Longhorns have a mission to finish.

The number 100 always feels big — a milestone of significance. In this case, it symbolizes the close proximity of something we’ve all been waiting for since the final whistle blew last season. One hundred days to clean the grill, dust off the season ticket lanyards, order new burnt orange gear, and circle the schedule. Because when game day hits Austin, it’s not just a sporting event — it’s a movement. The whole city turns. From the Drag to the Tower, from West Campus to Bevo Blvd, Saturdays in the fall mean something different here.

The 2024 campaign was one of the most successful in recent Texas memory. An appearance in the College Football Playoff. A conference championship. Wins that reminded the nation who the Longhorns really are — and losses that fueled a fire for more. Now, the expectations in 2025 are towering, and rightly so. There’s belief, not just inside the fanbase but throughout the country, that Texas is built to win it all. It’s not just about being back. It’s about being better than ever.

And this countdown, these final 100 days, they matter. This is the offseason stretch where the foundation for greatness is laid. Players are fine-tuning their craft. Coaches are finalizing schemes. Strength and conditioning sessions are intense, sweat-soaked statements of commitment. Inside the walls of Moncrief-Neuhaus, the energy isn’t casual — it’s calculated. Everyone knows what’s at stake. Everyone understands the standard. Everyone sees the vision.

Quinn Ewers returns as a polished, battle-tested leader. Behind him, Arch Manning waits, developing into a quarterback of the future. At running back, Cedric Baxter Jr. is ready to explode into the national spotlight. And don’t forget the trenches — physical, aggressive, and experienced. Kelvin Banks and the offensive line are among the best in the country. The defense? Fast, aggressive, deep. There are names on that side of the ball who will be heard on Sundays soon. But for now, they’re focused on Saturdays. Focused on winning now. Focused on finishing.

For the fans, these 100 days are a chance to revel in the build-up. Summer in Texas is hot, but it’s the heat of anticipation that’s truly burning. Message boards are buzzing. Social media is filled with hype videos and roster debates. Families are planning their fall weekends around home games. Hotels are booking up. Students are counting the days until they’re back in the bleachers, hands raised for “The Eyes of Texas.”

The season opener is more than a game — it’s a return. It’s a moment when the Longhorn faithful reunite, a massive community of pride, passion, and purpose. Every fan has their traditions. For some, it’s a 6 a.m. tailgate crew with decades of history. For others, it’s the first time experiencing the full roar of 100,000 fans in DKR. But no matter how long you’ve been a fan, whether you’re a diehard since childhood or a freshman just learning the fight song, this team gives everyone something to believe in.

Texas Football is not just a program. It’s a heartbeat. It’s about legacy, about family, about pride. It’s Vince Young’s dash to glory. It’s the sound of Smokey the Cannon firing after every touchdown. It’s Bevo standing tall, symbolizing strength and tradition. It’s the orange and white threads worn proudly in grocery stores, at weddings, in airports, because being a Longhorn doesn’t take a day off. And when there are only 100 days left until kickoff, every single one of them is filled with a sense of mounting electricity.

Coaches like Steve Sarkisian know what this means. He’s building something lasting, and now the program is stocked — not just with talent, but with leaders. There’s clarity, continuity, and conviction. Recruits are pouring in. The NFL is taking notice. The rest of the nation is watching with curiosity and caution. Because when Texas is right, it’s a powerhouse. And right now, Texas feels right.

The 2025 schedule is no joke. With the jump to the SEC looming, this season represents a final proving ground — a farewell tour filled with opportunity. Every team on the docket will be circled. Every road trip will be hostile. Every home game will feel like a playoff. But that’s the way Texas wants it. That’s the way champions are built. In fire, in noise, under pressure. There’s no hiding. There’s no easing in. There’s only the grind — and the glory waiting on the other side.

The players aren’t running from the hype. They’re embracing it. Because to wear that Longhorn logo is to carry a legacy — one built by legends, driven by expectations, and defined by moments. This fall will bring more moments. Big ones. Maybe historic ones. Maybe confetti. But it starts with 100 days. Then 99. Then 98. Until it’s time.

Soon the band will strike up. Soon the student section will swarm. Soon the giant video board will light up with highlight after highlight. Soon the sky will glow burnt orange long after sunset. And we’ll all be there — singing, shouting, believing. Because 100 days from now, football is back in Texas.

And not just any football. Texas Longhorn football.

The kind that captures attention. The kind that stirs emotion. The kind that matters.

So here’s to the countdown. Here’s to what’s ahead. One hundred days may feel like a long way out, but it’s really just a few more heartbeats until the drums start pounding, the horns start playing, and the boys in burnt orange take the field again. One hundred days until Saturdays mean everything again. Until the chants of “Texas! Fight!” shake the stands. Until all eyes turn to Austin.

It’s coming. It’s close. And it’s going to be unforgettable.