Ohio State prepares for upcoming college football matchup against Texas in Austin

Ohio State travels to Austin for a Saturday game against Texas. Analytical models present a split outlook for the matchup, with the Football Power Index favoring Texas while SP+ and other computer rankings like Sagarin and The Power Rank point toward Ohio State. The Buckeyes enter the game as underdogs for the first time since 2023. Ohio State has won the previous two meetings between the programs, including a victory in the 2024 College Football Playoff and a regular-season win. The upcoming contest marks the first time the teams have met in Austin since 2009. Both teams enter the game with one win under their belts from the opening week of the 2026 season.

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