Ohio State travels to Texas for a marquee nonconference football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Ohio State prepares to visit Texas on Saturday for a primetime nonconference game. Coach Ryan Day emphasized the importance of the team securing a victory while on the road. Analysts identify the contest as a battle between rosters exceeding 40 million dollars in estimated valuation. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted that the Longhorns expect a different game plan than what the Buckeyes utilized during their season opener against Ball State. Both programs are managing player rotations and injury reports following final media availability sessions. Ohio State has secured 3,800 tickets for the matchup, though officials anticipate a significant number of additional fans will travel to the stadium in anticipation of the event.
- •Ohio State plays Texas in a primetime road game this Saturday.
- •Coach Ryan Day stressed the need for a win in the nonconference clash.
- •Texas expects Ohio State to utilize different schemes than those shown against Ball State.
- •Official ticket allocation for Ohio State fans is 3,800 seats.
- •The game serves as a major test for both programs early in the season.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Do your homework and get prepared for tomorrow’s Ohio State-Texas game
"The Buckeyes are tired of talking about Texas and are ready to finally get on the field and play. Get all of the updates on injuries and rotation from last night’s final media availability.
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