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Texas and Ohio State prepare for matchup after opening week victories

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:25 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Texas and Ohio State prepare for matchup after opening week victories

Summary

Texas defeated Texas State 59-7 on September 5 to begin its college football season, while Ohio State secured a 56-3 win over Ball State. Following the victory, actor Matthew McConaughey posted on social media to highlight the upcoming game against the Buckeyes. Texas quarterback Arch Manning recorded 305 passing yards and four touchdowns in the season opener. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three scores against Ball State, with receiver Jeremiah Smith contributing 151 receiving yards. The two teams are scheduled to play at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Central. The upcoming game marks a rematch of a 2025 meeting won by Ohio State.

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•Texas defeated Texas State 59-7 to open the 2026 season.
•Ohio State secured a 56-3 victory against Ball State.
•Arch Manning tallied four touchdown passes for the Longhorns.
•Jeremiah Smith recorded 151 receiving yards for the Buckeyes.
•The teams face each other on September 12 in Austin.

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4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Matthew McConaughey Has 2-Word Message for Ohio State After Texas Rout

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Matthew McConaughey needed just two words to raise the stakes for Texas’ showdown with Ohio State after the Longhorns’ 59-7 opener. The post Matthew McConaughey Has 2-Word Message for Ohio State After Texas Rout appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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