Texas prepares for matchup against Ohio State in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Following a successful season opener, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian turned his focus toward the upcoming game against Ohio State. Sarkisian praised the Buckeyes, labeling them a top-tier program and warning his players to monitor the movements of Jeremiah Smith on every snap. Ohio State enters the contest as a 1.5-point underdog after opening their season with a 56-3 victory over Ball State. In that game, the Buckeyes utilized deep rotations and received strong performances from players like Julian Sayin and Devin McCuin. The team also saw Earl Little Jr. complete his first appearance at Ohio Stadium. Texas and Ohio State are now shifting their attention to the Week 2 schedule as the preparation process moves into the second week of the college football season.
- •Ohio State enters the Week 2 game against Texas as a 1.5-point underdog.
- •Steve Sarkisian highlighted the challenge of defending Jeremiah Smith.
- •Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 to begin the 2026 season.
- •Devin McCuin established himself as a key receiver in the victory over Ball State.
- •The upcoming game follows the season opener for both programs.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Sark had nice things to say about Buckeyes, Day, J.J.
"Now that the season opener and Labor Day are behind us, all attention is on Austin. Yesterday, Sark had a lot to say about the Buckeyes.
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