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Texas football 2016 game-by-game predictions: Could it be Charlie Strong's final year in Austin?

Location: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin

Last meeting: Notre Dame 38, Texas 3 on Sept. 5, 2015

Breakdown: Texas traveled to Notre Dame to begin last season and was embarrassed in a 38-3 loss to the Fighting Irish. The Longhorns will look to avenge last season's loss when they meet Notre Dame on Sunday, Sept. 4. All eyes will be on Texas and the Fighting Irish as their game will be the only game played in Sunday night prime time.

Key player: Texas freshman quarterback Shane Buechele will play a big role in the season opener.