Sept. 7, 2026 Updated 8:53 pm EDT
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns (1-0) host the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
How to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas LonghornsOhio State vs. Texas odds
Spread: Texas -1.5 (-109), Ohio State +1.5 (-113)
Favorite Moneyline: Texas -119
Underdog Moneyline: Ohio State -103
Total: 48.5
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -109
Stats to know
Texas, on average, is scoring 56.0 more points per game this season (59.0) than Ohio State is allowing (3.0).
Texas’ offense holds a 351.0-yard advantage in yards gained per game versus yards allowed by Ohio State’s defense this season (516.0 to 165.0).
Ohio State scores 49.0 more points per game (56.0) than Texas gives up (7.0).
Ohio State collects 322.0 more yards per game (671.0) than Texas gives up (349.0).
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