Ohio State prepares for upcoming college football matchup against Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin this weekend to face the No. 4 Texas Longhorns. The Buckeyes enter the matchup after a Week 1 victory over Ball State. Ahead of the contest, fans are participating in a survey to identify which players or position groups must perform at a high level to secure a win on the road. Ohio State is currently listed as a 1.5-point underdog in the game, though analytical projections suggest a close contest. Ryan Day looks for a victory to continue a trend of recent success against the Texas program. Both teams are now turning their attention toward the Saturday kickoff.
- •No. 1 Ohio State faces No. 4 Texas in Austin this Saturday.
- •Ohio State enters the game as a 1.5-point underdog.
- •The SP+ analytical model currently projects a 27-25 victory for Ohio State.
- •Ohio State previously defeated Texas 28-14 in the 2025 Cotton Bowl.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Which Buckeye player or position group absolutely must have a great game to beat Texas?
"Ideally every single Buckeye player will have a great game on Saturday, but if one player or position group has to show out to be Texas, who would it be?Take our weekly fan survey to have your day.
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