Ohio State faces Texas in a Week 2 college football matchup

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Ohio State faces Texas in a Week 2 college football matchup
Summary

No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin to face No. 4 Texas in a top-five clash scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The meeting serves as a rematch of last season’s game, where Ohio State defeated Texas 14-7. Both teams enter the contest following dominant Week 1 performances, with the Buckeyes beating Ball State 56-3 and the Longhorns defeating Texas State 59-7. Prediction markets currently show split expectations, with Texas trading at $0.54 and Ohio State at $0.48 on Kalshi for an outright win. Analysts anticipate a low-scoring game, with models suggesting a total score below 49.5 points. This game carries significant implications for the College Football Playoff rankings.

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  • Ohio State is ranked No. 1 and Texas is ranked No. 4 in the current AP poll.
  • The game is a rematch of last season’s 14-7 Ohio State victory.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in Austin.
  • Prediction markets favor a lower-scoring game with a total projected under 49.5 points.
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