No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas prepare for rematch in Austin

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas prepare for rematch in Austin
Summary

No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in a non-conference matchup this Saturday in Austin. The game features a rematch between opposing quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Arch Manning, both of whom have reached prominence since their last meeting. Ohio State enters the game after opening its season with a 56-3 win over Ball State, while Texas began with a 59-7 victory against Texas State. Sayin, a Heisman Trophy finalist last year, returns to lead the Ohio State offense alongside a team coming off a College Football Playoff appearance. Manning, entering his second year as a full-time starter for Texas, looks to improve on his performance from the previous season-opening loss to the Buckeyes. The contest is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff at a venue expecting over 100,000 in attendance.

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  • No. 1 Ohio State travels to face No. 4 Texas on Saturday evening.
  • Julian Sayin finished fourth in Heisman voting last year after passing for 3,610 yards.
  • Arch Manning led Texas to a 59-7 win over Texas State in the season opener.
  • Texas looks to redeem a loss from the previous season's opener against Ohio State.
  • The game will take place at a venue hosting over 100,000 spectators.
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  • 5:20 PMYahoo SportsHeisman hopefuls Manning and Sayin to face off when No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in Austin
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The blockbuster rematch could very well set the narrative for both players and teams for the rest of the season.

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