Joel Klatt assesses importance of Ohio State vs. Texas matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Joel Klatt discussed the upcoming Ohio State and Texas football game on his podcast, noting it will again feature two top-five teams. Scheduled for September 12, the game could significantly influence the College Football Playoff prospects of the losing team. Klatt highlighted that both teams have challenging schedules ahead, making a loss potentially detrimental. Revisiting last year's matchup, Klatt emphasized how Ohio State's victory shaped both teams' trajectories, suggesting a similar outcome this year could be crucial for playoff positioning.
- •Ohio State and Texas will face off on September 12.
- •The loser may struggle to secure a playoff spot.
- •Both teams are expected to be in the top five rankings.
- •Ohio State won last year's matchup, impacting Texas' playoff chances.
- •Joel Klatt emphasizes the importance of this early-season game.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Joel Klatt believes Ohio State vs. Texas loser is 'behind the 8-ball'
"On his podcast, Fox Sports Joel Klatt believes the game between Ohio State and Texas is a big one and the loser could be climbing up hill to make CFP.
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