Game Day Central: Texas vs. Ohio State

All of the best previews for the Texas vs. Ohio State game in one spot.

Welcome to the 2025 Texas Longhorns Football season. In many ways, today's game in Columbus has been hyped for years. Ever since it was rumored five-star quarterback recruit Arch Manning was considering Texas as his college destination, the anticipation for a Manning to lead the Longhorns has been building for a long time.

Manning has had to wait his turn. But after two years as an understudy and a lifetime of exposure to football through his famous quarterbacking family, Arch should be ready.

That said, on the road at Ohio State is a tough task for your first game as QB1. Manning's dad Cooper is happy Arch got at least a couple of starts under his belt before taking the field at the famed Horseshoe on the campus of Ohio State.

Of course, this game is a rematch of the Cotton Bowl semifinal of last years's college football playoff in which the Buckeyes bested Texas 28-14. OSU would go on and win the national title against Notre Dame.

It's also the first time in history the No. 1 team has faced the No. 2 team (in the US LBM Coaches Poll) in Week 1 and it's the first time ever the preseason No. 1 team has been an underdog to open the season.

Check out all of the Longhorns Wire Texas vs. Ohio State previews below:

Where to Watch

How to Watch

Find out what channel Texas vs. Ohio State is on, as well as streaming and betting info. Full Story

Longhorns Wire Staff Picks

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The staff of Longhorns Wire break down the Texas vs. Ohio State Week 1 game and offer some predictions. Full Story

Behind Enemy Lines

Behind Enemy Lines: Texas at Ohio State

Buckeyes Wire expert answers burning questions before Texas travels to Columbus to take on Ohio State. Full Story

Behind Enemy Lines for Texas vs. Ohio State

Longhorns Wire expert answers burning questions before Ohio State hosts Texas in Columbus. Full Story

Final 2025 Texas Football Depth Chart

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Check out who are the starters and who are the primary backups on the Texas Longhorns roster for the 2025 college football season. Full Story

Betting, Odds and Predictions

Get the latest Texas vs. Ohio State odds, picks and predictions before the big game in Columbus on Saturday. Full Story

Scouting the Enemy: Ohio State Buckeyes Positional Breakdowns

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin

We breakdown every Ohio State position group in advance of the Texas Longhorns trip to Columbus to face the Buckeyes. Full Story

Texas vs. Ohio State history

Texas Longhorns quarterback (10) Vince Young runs out of the pocket against Ohio State Buckeyes in the 4th quarter at Ohio Stadium. Longhorns beat the Buckeyes 25-22.

The Longhorns and the Buckeyes have only played four times in history. But all four games produced big moments and big stakes. Full Story

Top Matchups

Ohio State Football defensive coordinator Matt Patricia gestures during an April 7, 2025 news conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

From the players to the coordinators, there will be elite matchups all over the field this weekend in Columbus. Full Story

Final game-by-game predictions

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads the team onto the field as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

We put the Texas Longhorns 2025 schedule under a microscope and forecast all 12 games and project a final record. Full Story

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