Ohio State prepares for Texas and Kent State after week one victory

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Ohio State prepares for Texas and Kent State after week one victory
Summary

Ohio State opened its season with a 56-3 victory over Ball State at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes now look toward two upcoming opponents that experienced contrasting results in their own season openers. Texas established its momentum by winning its first matchup, led by quarterback Arch Manning, who recorded 305 passing yards and four touchdowns. Conversely, Kent State sustained a 57-0 loss against South Carolina, failing to score while allowing 645 yards of total offense. The upcoming meeting between Ohio State and Texas in Austin is scheduled for next week. The subsequent game against Kent State serves as the third contest of the season for the Buckeyes.

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  • Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 at home.
  • Arch Manning threw four touchdown passes for Texas in his team's season opener.
  • South Carolina shut out Kent State 57-0 in a one-sided game.
  • Ohio State visits Texas in Austin next week for a top-5 matchup.
  • Kent State recorded only 179 yards of total offense in its opening loss.
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  • 4:40 PMYahoo SportsOhio State football's next two opponents had opposite Week 1 results
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Texas cruised and Kent State struggled in Week 1. Here are the key takeaways before each opponent faces Ohio State.

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