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No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium

Summary

No. 4 Texas prepares to host No. 1 Ohio State in a marquee college football matchup this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Texas Longhorns enter the contest 1-0 after a season-opening victory against Texas State, while the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are also 1-0 on the year. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian seeks his first victory against either Ohio State coach Ryan Day or Georgia coach Kirby Smart, as he is currently 0-5 against those two programs. The Buckeyes have won their last two meetings against the Longhorns. The game will be broadcast on ABC, with radio coverage provided by 1300 AM, 98.1 FM, and 105.3 FM. Both teams are looking to secure a significant early-season win to bolster their standing in the national rankings.

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By the Numbers

•No. 4 Texas faces No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
•The game takes place at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
•Steve Sarkisian holds an 0-5 record against Ryan Day and Kirby Smart.
•Ohio State enters the game on a two-game winning streak against Texas.
•Broadcasting will be handled by ABC and local radio affiliates.

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Good coaches win big games, great coaches win big games and titles. Why Saturday is more of a must win for Texas' Steve Sarkisian than Ohio State's Ryan Day.
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