Ohio State prepares for upcoming college football matchup against Texas in Austin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Ohio State travels to Austin for a Saturday night college football game against Texas. This matchup represents the third meeting between the two programs since January 2025. Texas enters the contest featuring quarterback Arch Manning and wide receiver Cam Coleman, who joined the team as a transfer from Auburn. Ohio State looks to prioritize a consistent run game and discipline to navigate a hostile environment on the road. The Buckeyes are emphasizing ball security and penalty avoidance following a previous meeting where a personal foul on Texas defender Colin Simmons aided an Ohio State scoring drive. Coaches continue to monitor the performance of freshman running back Legend Bey as he competes for increased carries.
- •Arch Manning returns as the primary quarterback for Texas.
- •Ohio State aims to establish the run to avoid relying solely on the passing game.
- •Colin Simmons leads the Texas pass rush for the Saturday night game.
- •Penalties and emotional discipline are expected to be factors in the Austin matchup.
- •Legend Bey serves as a rotating running back option for the Ohio State offense.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — 3 & Out: What to know about Ohio State’s showdown with Texas
"What Ohio State has to do to win, which Texas players to watch for, as well as a score prediction for Saturday night’s clash in Austin
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