Ohio State Faces Texas in Key College Football Matchup

No. 1 Ohio State will visit Austin on Saturday night to compete against No. 4 Texas in a college football game that could have implications for the national championship. This matchup marks the sixth meeting between the two teams, with Ohio State leading the series 3-2.

The Buckeyes have previously defeated the Longhorns in their last two encounters, including a 28-14 victory in the College Football Playoff semifinal after the 2024 season. In their most recent matchup, Ohio State won 14-7 in Columbus, despite Texas holding them to 203 total yards.

Both teams enter the game with strong performances from their quarterbacks in Week 1. Arch Manning of Texas threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in a 59-7 win over Texas State, while Julian Sayin of Ohio State passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-3 victory against Ball State. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ABC.