Texas and Ohio State meet in Austin after years of recruiting battles

No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State in a non-conference matchup on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The game highlights a long-standing competition for high-end prospects in Texas, a state that annually produces the highest number of FBS-level talent. While Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the prevalence of Texas-born players across college rosters, the upcoming game features elite talent recruited by both programs. Ohio State has secured commitments from several notable players from the region over the last decade, including Devin Sanchez, Payton Pierce, and Riley Pettijohn. The historical rivalry in recruiting saw the Buckeyes land players like JK Dobbins and Jeffrey Okudah, while Texas has successfully pursued others such as Brandon Baker. The outcome will feature rosters constructed through these overlapping efforts to capture the top talent in the state.

• 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Texas vs. Ohio State has played out in recruiting for years