Ohio State meets Texas in Austin for Week 2 college football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Ohio State travels to Austin this Saturday for a non-conference matchup against Texas. Kickoff for the game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Analyst Kirk Herbstreit, who is scheduled to call the contest alongside Chris Fowler, highlighted the level of star power present on both rosters. The two teams previously met in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinals, where Ohio State secured a 28-14 victory. They also played last season in Columbus, resulting in a 14-7 Ohio State win. ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast from Austin to preview the game prior to the evening kickoff.
- •Ohio State and Texas play Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET in Austin.
- •The broadcast will air on ABC with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit.
- •Ohio State won both previous meetings between the two teams.
- •ESPN’s College GameDay will be on-site in Austin to preview the matchup.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit is fired up for Saturday’s Ohio State-Texas showdown
"Kirk Herbstreit is pumped for Saturday's Ohio State-Texas matchup.
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