Texas hosts Ohio State following season opening victories

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Texas hosts Ohio State following season opening victories
Summary

Texas prepares to host Ohio State this Saturday following a victory over Texas State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The matchup draws attention as the Longhorns look to counter recent struggles against the Buckeyes, who secured wins in their previous two meetings. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian manages a roster featuring wide receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, while analysts assess the performance of running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown. Defensively, the Longhorns monitor the secondary after yielding space to receivers in their opening contest. Coaching staffs including Steve Sarkisian and Matt Patricia prepare for tactical adjustments as the program attempts to improve its defensive coverage against high-level opponents.

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  • Texas defeated Texas State on September 5.
  • Ohio State won the last two meetings against Texas.
  • Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown compete for carries in the Texas backfield.
  • Texas coaching staff prepares to scheme coverage against Jeremiah Smith.
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The Buckeyes got the best of the Longhorns in their last two meetings. Can Texas reverse that trend?

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