{"id":431617,"date":"2026-09-10T10:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T10:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/431617\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T10:32:12","slug":"texas-football-vs-ohio-state-what-to-know-in-top-5-ncaa-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/431617\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas football vs Ohio State. What to know in top-5 NCAA showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

One week into the season,\u00a0Texas football<\/a> has a chance to make a major statement at 6:30 p.m. Saturday when Ohio State visits Royal-Memorial Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The No. 4 Longhorns (1-0), who moved up one spot in the Associated Press poll this week, walloped Texas State 59-7<\/a> in last week\u2019s season opener. But a matchup against the No. 1 Buckeyes (1-0) gives Texas a chance to prove itself against one of the nation\u2019s best. The Longhorns haven\u2019t always done that when given the opportunity; sixth-year Texas coach\u00a0Steve Sarkisian<\/a> is 6-9 against top 10 teams during his tenure in Austin, and he\u2019s lost both of his games against Ohio State.<\/p>\n

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A punchless offense has plagued Texas<\/a> against Ohio State over the past two years. The Longhorns lost 28-14 in the 2024 College Football Playoff<\/a> semifinal and\u00a014-7 in last season\u2019s opener <\/a>in Columbus, Ohio. Over those two games, Texas has as many turnovers as touchdowns.<\/p>\n

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Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball 45 yards in the first quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats linebacker Treylin Payne (29) breaks up a pass to Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) in the end zone during the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State receiver Chris Dawn Jr. (1) drops a pass during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) is brought down by Texas State defense after running the ball 45 yards in the first quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas tight end Spencer Shannon (83) hurdles Texas State defensive back Trey Moore (2) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the 11th of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) chases after a loose ball in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson (8) winds up a pass in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) watches a pass go down field during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a pass in the end zone to score the first touchdown for Texas in the first quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A Texas cheerleader runs the flag across the field after a touchdown in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

Bevo XV stands on the field ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Texas State Bobcats in their season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper (5) is escorted to the locker room by medical staff during the second quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball in to score in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State head coach G.J. Kinne greets quarterback Brad Jackson ahead of the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats linebacker Treylin Payne (29) breaks up a pass to Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) in the end zone during the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) is brought down by Texas State defense after running the ball 45 yards in the first quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats defensive back Ryan Nolan (7) intercepts a pass to Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) in the end zone during the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State running back Davian Jackson (6) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) brings down Texas State Bobcats wide receiver Dameon Crowe (20) in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off to running back Hollywood Smothers (2) during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team parade ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Jace<\/p>\n

Jace Vanden Nelson waits to watch Bevo walk in ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Texas State Bobcats in their season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas mascot \u201cHook \u2018Em\u201d watches the flyover during the National Anthem ahead the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A Texas Cheerleader leads the crowd in a cheer ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Texas State Bobcats in their season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) snaps the ball during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Air<\/p>\n

Air Force jets conduct a flyover ahead of the Texas Longhorns game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) signs autographs for young fans after winning their game against the Texas State Bobcats 59-7 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) runs the ball 45 yards in the first quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats defensive back Ryan Nolan (7) celebrates an interception during the second quarter the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Smokey<\/p>\n

Smokey the Cannon is rolled to the stadium ahead of the Texas Longhorns game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for a pass in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) celebrates after his teammate scored in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A young Texas fan holds a longhorn chain as he waits for the players to arrive ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Texas State Bobcats in their season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Parker Kilpatrick waits to watch Bevo walk into the stadium ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Texas State Bobcats in their season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A Texas Longhorns cheerleader greets fans ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State receiver er Chris Dawn Jr. (1) catches a pass during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off to running back Raleek Brown (0) in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the field ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks with quarterback Arch Manning (16) during a timeout in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

Bevo XV stands on the field ahead of the game as the Texas Longhorns prepare to take on the Texas State Bobcats in their season opener at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) walks in the team parade ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas Longhorns Band leads the team parade ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Karle \u201cKJ\u201d Lacey Jr. (9) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) carries the ball in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas Longhorns band leads the team parade ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Dia Bell (6) walks in the team parade ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) greets fans ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas Longhorns band performs ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) warms up ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas edge Colin Simmons (1) tackles Texas State running back Torrence Burgess Jr. (4) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State had coach G.J. Kinne walks the field ahead of the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) carries the ball in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) runs through a tackle attempt from Texas State Bobcats linebacker Terrence Cooks II (16) in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball in to score in the second quarter the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State running back Torrance Burgess Jr. (4) is tackled during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State head coach G.j. Kinne walks the field during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) attempts to hit the ball out of the hands of Texas State receiver Tucker Cusano (13) during the game at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State receiver Chris Dawn Jr. (1) reaches for a pass during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State running back Davian Jackson (6) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass for a first down during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) is tackled during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State quarterback Brad Jackson (8) directs his team during the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns cheerleaders run across the end zone after a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives for a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas tight end Emaree Winston (85) dives for a first down during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off to running back Raleek Brown (0) during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas kicker Gianni Spetic (44) lines up an extra point during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas kicker Gianni Spetic (44) kicks an extra point during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) pulls off a broken facemark after an interception during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) pulls off a broken facemark after an interception during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas running back Raleek Brown (0) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts to a play during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorn head coach Steve Sarkisian and his team celebrate after beating Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field after beating Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and his team celebrate after beating Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) signs a ball for a fan after the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas football sings \u201cThe Eyes of Texas\u201d after winning their game against the Texas State Bobcats 59-7 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Former<\/p>\n

Former Texas Longhorn and current NFL player for the Atlanta Falcons, Bijan Robinson takes a photo with fans ahead of Texas\u2019 game against Texas State, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats quarterback Gavin Parkhurst (17) looks for a pass in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Karle \u201cKJ\u201d Lacey Jr. (9) catches a snap in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) catches a snap in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats quarterback Gavin Parkhurst (17) hands the ball off to running back Davian Jackson (6) in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns\u2019 game against the Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats running back Davian Jackson (6) runs through a pack of Texas Longhorn defenders in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats linebacker Ayden Jones (15) brings down Texas Longhorns running back Ryan Niblett (21) in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns linebacker Darius Snow (45) brings down Texas State Bobcats running back Juntavious Harris (24) in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas State Bobcats running back Davian Jackson (6) runs the ball during the Bobcats\u2019 game against the Texas Longhorns at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) runs the ball in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp coaches during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

Bevo XV takes the field ahead of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas celebrates with running back Hollywood Smothers (2) after his touchdown in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives into the end zone to score in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Robertson (62) celebrates with running back Hollywood Smothers (2) and quarterback Arch Manning (16) after Smothers\u2019 touchdown in the third quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) runs the ball as Texas State Bobcats defensive lineman J.P. Deeter (91) approaches for the tackle in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) carries the ball through Texas State defense in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) leaps into the end zone to score in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Karle \u201cK\u201dJ Lacey Jr. (9) catches a snap in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Texas State Bobcats at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

Here’s a full scouting report for the\u00a0Texas Longhorns\u00a0vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the game against Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

No. 4 Texas (1-0) vs. No. 1 Ohio State (1-0)\u00a0<\/p>\n

When:\u00a06:30 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n

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Where:\u00a0Royal-Memorial Stadium\u00a0<\/p>\n

TV\/radio:\u00a0ABC, 1300, 98.1, 105.3 (Spanish)<\/p>\n

Weather:\u00a0The heat won\u2019t be as brutal as last week since the kickoff happens as the sun dips below the home bleachers, but temperatures will still climb near 100 degrees with lots of humidity. Drink plenty of water before the game, at the tailgate and in the stadium.<\/p>\n

MORE: Texas football still doesn’t have Cole\u00a0Hutson, says Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian<\/a><\/p>\n

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Texas vs Ohio State football betting info<\/p>\n

Moneyline:\u00a0Texas -120, Ohio State +100<\/p>\n

Spread:\u00a0Texas is favored by 1\u00bd points<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Texas history: Ohio State<\/p>\n

All-time:\u00a0Ohio State leads 3-2\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last meeting:\u00a0\u00a0Ohio State 14, Texas 7 \u00a0(Aug. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n

Most memorable meeting:\u00a0Ohio State 28, Texas 14, 2025 (2024 postseason).<\/p>\n

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Two of the nation’s all-time winningest teams \u2014 Ohio State ranks second with 990 while Texas is tied for fourth with Notre Dame with 972 \u2014 have engaged in some rare but memorable battles, and none came with higher stakes than the 2024 CFP semifinals. Texas had a chance to tie the contest in the waning moments before Buckeyes edge Jack Sawyer scooped up a fumble by Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and returned it 83 yards for the final score with 2 minutes, 13 seconds left to secure the win.<\/p>\n

\"Ohio<\/p>\n

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>\n

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Know the foe: Ohio State<\/p>\n

Last week:\u00a0Beat Ball State 56-3<\/p>\n

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Players to watch:\u00a0QB\u00a0Julian Sayin, a 6-foot-1, 214-pound sophomore who entered the season as one of the Heisman Trophy favorites, boasts preternatural poise in the pocket for a young quarterback and arguably the most accurate arm in college football. Last week, he threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and added another score on the ground.<\/p>\n

WR\u00a0Jeremiah Smith, a 6-3, 223-pound junior, projects as a first-round pick in next year\u2019s NFL draft and \u201ccould be the best player in college football,\u201d according to Sarkisian. He grabbed eight catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns before sitting down for the second half against Ball State.<\/p>\n

DL\u00a0Kenyatta Jackson,\u00a0a 6-6, \u00a0263-pound senior, returns as the Buckeye\u2019s best edge rusher. He had a quiet week one against Ball State but did rack up 6 \u00bd sacks a year ago. He\u2019ll test Texas tackles Trevor Goosby<\/a> and Melvin Siani.<\/p>\n

Central Texas connections:\u00a0Connor Hawkins, a former All-Centex kicker at Liberty Hill<\/a>, took over the starting kicking job for Ohio State after an impressive stint at Baylor as a walk-on. He made 18 of 22 field goal attempts for the Bears as a sophomore in 2025 before transferring to Ohio State. Last week, the Buckeyes\u2019 efficient offense limited Hawkins to a 7-of-7 showing on point-after attempts.<\/p>\n

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\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off to running back Raleek Brown (0) during the game against Texas State at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

When Texas has the ball<\/p>\n

Last season, Texas quarterback Arch Manning<\/a> made his debut as the full-time starter against an Ohio State defense that featured seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two in the first round. This version of the Buckeye defense didn\u2019t even have a first-team, All-Big 10 preseason selection. Former Florida State starter Earl Little replaces current Dallas Cowboy Caleb Downs at safety, and former Galena Park North Shore star Devin Sanchez gets just his second start at cornerback. Manning and top receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam\u00a0Coleman<\/a> will attack those positions.<\/p>\n

The Ohio State defensive line has won its battles with Texas over the past two meetings, but the Buckeyes lack glitz up front. The Longhorns were more adequate than awesome on the ground in last week\u2019s 56-7 win over Texas State while running for 156 yards on 36 carries. Sarkisian said co-starters Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown had too many runs stuffed at the line of scrimmage, and he wants an offensive line<\/a> led by projected NFL picks Goosby and Siani to overwhelm an Ohio State line without the usual stars. The Longhorns can\u2019t afford to have 30% of their runs stopped for a loss or no gain, which is what happened against Texas State.<\/p>\n

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‘I ain’t trying to be a Buckeye’: New Texas LB Rasheem Biles set to play his hometown team<\/a><\/p>\n

When Ohio State has the ball<\/p>\n

Can Texas continue to clamp down on Smith? Former defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski designed a scheme that held the All-American receiver to a total of seven catches for 46 yards across the past two games. New coordinator Will Muschamp<\/a> and new starting cornerbacks Bo Mascoe and Kade Phillips will try and replicate that success.<\/p>\n

Ohio State bullied its way to 237 yards rushing on 35 carries against Ball State, and an impressive offensive line will try and duplicate that success against a deep Texas front. The Buckeyes\u2019 interior line is particularly stout; guards Austin Siereveld and Luke Montgomery both return as preseason first-team All-Big 10 selections, and they\u2019ll test Hero Kanu and the other Texas tackles.<\/p>\n

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Texas vs Ohio State key matchup<\/p>\n

Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons\u00a0vs. Ohio State tackle Ian Moore<\/p>\n

Ian Moore, the lone new starter on Ohio State\u2019s offensive line, has been a pleasant surprise for the Buckeyes throughout the offseason, and he\u2019s even drawn some NFL chatter. Texas edge Colin Simmons<\/a> has heard plenty of NFL chatter since he arrived on campus but had a quiet week one with one tackle and one quarterback pressure. He\u2019ll need to win this battle to make things uncomfortable for Sayin.<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) celebrates a tackle for a loss in the second quarter of the Citrus Bowl against the Wolverines at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

Texas vs Ohio State prediction<\/p>\n

Thomas Jones: Texas 31, Ohio State 24. For the first time in this three-year series, the Longhorns have a decided talent edge, especially with their offense against the Ohio State defense. If they can\u2019t score more than 14 points against the Buckeyes this year, then when?<\/p>\n

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Danny Davis: Ohio State. I think that I’ve picked Texas in each of its last two games against Ohio State, so fool me once and all of that. Both of these football programs have ungodly amounts of talent. That isn’t breaking news. But Texas still needs to prove it can win a game like this, and I am simply just going to pick the team that has recently proven that it can win a game like this.<\/p>\n

Cedric Golden: Texas 34, Ohio State 31. The Longhorns have been waiting two years for some get-back. Arch Manning and Julian Sayin are as good as advertised. Manning makes just a few more bigger plays to take his team to 2-0 and the No.1 ranking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One week into the season,\u00a0Texas football has a chance to make a major statement at 6:30 p.m. Saturday…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":431618,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[3230,261,781,3231,27,29,537,536,28],"class_list":["post-431617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-arch-manning","tag-college-football","tag-ohio-state-buckeyes","tag-steve-sarkisian","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-longhorns","tag-texas-longhorns-football","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=431617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/431618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=431617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=431617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=431617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}