Texas fires cannon through Ohio State jersey before game at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium

Texas hosted Ohio State on September 12, 2026, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for a non-conference football matchup. Before the opening kickoff, the Texas program fired its Smokey the Cannon replica through a generic No. 1 Ohio State jersey during pregame festivities. The game is currently in progress, and Ohio State holds a 10-0 lead after the first quarter. Texas struggled early, losing a fumble on its first offensive play that led to an Ohio State field goal. Shortly after, an Arch Manning pass resulted in an interception, setting up a touchdown drive for the Buckeyes. This meeting marks the first time the third-ranked Longhorns have hosted the top-ranked Buckeyes at their home stadium in Austin.

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