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Texas prepares for upcoming matchup against number one Ohio State

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Texas prepares for upcoming matchup against number one Ohio State

Summary

Following a 59-7 win over Texas State on September 5, 2026, Texas is scheduled to host number one Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Head coach Steve Sarkisian appointed Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator to address high-stakes matchups. The Texas defense limited Texas State to 349 total yards during the season opener and recorded three takeaways, including a 59-yard scoop and score by Graceson Littleton. Ohio State enters the game after a 56-3 victory over Ball State. The upcoming contest marks the third consecutive season the two programs have faced each other. Texas currently trails in the series against the Buckeyes and seeks to overcome a two-game losing streak against the program.

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Status Watch

•Texas defeated Texas State 59-7 in the season opener on September 5, 2026.
•Ohio State earned a 56-3 win against Ball State before the upcoming matchup.
•Texas and Ohio State will play at Royal-Memorial Stadium this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
•Will Muschamp leads the Texas defense in his role as coordinator.
•Texas holds a 1.5-point favorite status for the game against the Buckeyes.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Hey Will Muschamp, Longhorn Nation demands that you stop Ohio State this week | Golden

What they're saying

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Why did Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian bring in Will Muschamp to run his defense? Exactly for big games like Saturday's showdown with No. 1 Ohio State.
— Yahoo Sports

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