Texas and Ohio State face off again in role-reversal matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Texas Longhorns will host the Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 2 of the college football season. This matchup flips last year's encounter where Texas, ranked No. 1, was an underdog. Currently, Ohio State is No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, while Texas is ranked No. 4 and favored by 2.5 points. Last season, Texas lost to Ohio State 14-7 in their first game with quarterback Arch Manning as QB1. The upcoming game marks a significant change in expectations and roles for both teams since the previous season.
- •Texas hosts Ohio State in Week 2 of the upcoming season.
- •Ohio State is currently ranked No. 1, Texas No. 4.
- •Texas was an underdog last year but is favored this time.
- •Texas lost to Ohio State 14-7 in their last matchup.
- •Arch Manning's first start was last year's game against Ohio State.
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Role reversal: 2026 Texas-Ohio State game flip side of 2025 matchup
"In an ironic twist, the Texas vs. Ohio State game is a role reversal from last season's epic Week 1 showdown.
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