Paul Finebaum predicts Texas win against Ohio State this Saturday

Ohio State faces Texas this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET in Austin, marking the third consecutive season the two teams have met. The Buckeyes previously secured victories in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinals and a 2025 regular-season contest in Columbus. ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum expects a different result this year, specifically projecting a win for Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Finebaum noted that while Manning struggled against the Ohio State defense last year, the quarterback’s growth over the season and the advantage of playing at home will be key factors. Manning is expected to rely on his wide receivers to execute the offense against the Buckeyes and their quarterback, Julian Sayin. The game will be broadcast on ABC.

• 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum makes prediction for Saturday’s Ohio State-Texas game