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Texas hosts Ohio State in a high-stakes college football matchup

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:14 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Texas hosts Ohio State in a high-stakes college football matchup

Summary

No. 4 Texas faces No. 1 Ohio State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. This game marks the third consecutive season the programs have met, with Texas losing the previous two matchups. Steve Sarkisian holds a 0-5 record against Ohio State and Georgia since 2024. The Longhorns have undergone significant roster changes, including adding transfers like Cam Coleman and appointing Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator to bolster their lineup. Following this game, Texas faces a demanding schedule that includes road trips to No. 18 Tennessee and No. 11 Oklahoma. A win provides a crucial step in the team's pursuit of a College Football Playoff berth.

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By the Numbers

•Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Austin.
•Steve Sarkisian is 0-5 against Ohio State and Georgia since 2024.
•Will Muschamp leads the Texas defense as the new coordinator.
•Texas faces upcoming road games against Tennessee and Oklahoma.
•Arch Manning is expected to play in his final season with the Longhorns.

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5:14 PMCBS Sports — Steve Sarkisian's defining moment at Texas has arrived as No. 1 Ohio State comes to town

What they're saying

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Sarkisian is 0-5 against Ohio State and Georgia since 2024, but with Arch Manning likely in his final year on an all-in roster, No. 4 Texas needs a signature win
— CBS Sportsby Shehan Jeyarajah

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