Week 1 is officially underway, and all eyes in the college football world will be affixed to Columbus on Saturday when Texas visits Ohio State. The top-five matchup is filled with storylines, including the official debut of the Arch Manning era at Texas.
For Ohio State, its the Buckeyes’ first game since capturing a national title last winter in Atlanta. Will Howard is gone, with redshirt freshman Julian Sayin earning the nod. But Ryan Day returns wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, arguably the two best players in the sport.
For Texas and Steve Sarkisian, the last time the Longhorns played was a loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Saturday is a chance at redemption and to set the tone for a season filled with national championship hopes.
On3’s live blog will track the top-five matchup with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along for the latest on Texas at Ohio State.
End 1Q: Ohio State 0, Texas 0
08/30/2025 11:51:03 AM
Ohio State faces a 2nd-and-5 from its 44-yard line following the quarter break. The Longhorns and Buckeyes each have just 50 yards after the first quarter.
1Q, 3:35: Ohio State punts
08/30/2025 11:43:14 AM
The Buckeyes have dropped three of the five passes Julian Sayin has thrown in the first quarter. Two of those drops have been by star receiver Jeremiah Smith, both coming on the last drive. Texas takes over on its 25-yard line.
Ohio State misses open Jeremiah Smith on 4th down
08/30/2025 11:34:54 AM
On Ohio State’s 4th-and-1, quarterback Julian Sayin targeted tight end Max Klare instead of a streaking Jeremiah Smith.
1Q, 8:29: Ohio State fails to convert 4th-and-1
08/30/2025 11:29:44 AM
Facing a 4th-and-1 from the Texas 49-yard line, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin’s pass to tight end Max Klare was dropped, forcing the turnover on downs. Texas will take over with 8:20 to play in the first quarter.
1Q, 10:32: Ohio State forces turnover on downs
08/30/2025 11:23:04 AM
Deciding to go for it on 4th-and-1, Texas running back CJ Baxter was stopped by Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese for the stop. Ohio State will take over from its 42-yard line.
STOPPED
The @OhioStateFB defense shuts down Texas on the opening drive
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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 30, 2025
1Q, 13:30: Texas converts on 4th-and-1
08/30/2025 11:19:45 AM
Texas picks up a critical 4th-and-1 from inside its 40-yard line.
Kickoff
08/30/2025 11:12:41 AM
Ohio State wins the toss and defers. Texas is set to receive.
Lee Corso makes final headgear pick
08/30/2025 11:00:19 AM
In fitting fashion, Lee Corso picked Ohio State as his final headgear pick. Back in 1996, he put on the Brutus head in his first headgear pick.
“Give me my first love!”
Lee Corso’s first-ever headgear pick belonged to Brutus and the Buckeyes and it’s only fitting that his last one is the same
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— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025
Ohio State band flashes horns down
08/30/2025 10:56:44 AM
What to know about Arch Manning
08/30/2025 10:47:28 AM
The nephew of Peyton and Eli, Arch Manning, has started just two games in his first two seasons at Texas. He played in 10 games in 2024, taking on a role as a running quarterback. Faster than his uncles, he rushed for 108 yards and four touchdowns. He’s completed 63 of 95 pass attempts in his career for 969 yards, with nine touchdowns and two interceptions.
But he enters 2025 with major expectations circling him. He’s the Heisman frontrunner with the Longhorns facing national title expectations.
Arch Manning locked in in Columbus
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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 30, 2025
Ohio State passing game
08/30/2025 10:45:29 AM
All eyes will be on Jeremiah Smith when Ohio State is on offense, but sources have told On3 to keep tabs on Purdue transfer tight end Max Klare. He has 73 career catches for 881 yards.
Celebrities in attendance
08/30/2025 10:39:19 AM
Plenty of celebrities are in Columbus for Texas at Ohio State, including Matthew McConaughey, Mack Brown, Vince Young and Glen Powell.
Matthew McConaughey and Mack Brown share a moment ahead of @TexasFootball’s opener vs Ohio State
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 30, 2025
Texas, Ohio State headline Week 1
08/30/2025 10:37:16 AM
The Texas at Ohio State game has been the date circled on the college football calendar all offseason. According to BetMGM, Ohio State is a 1.5-point favorite with the over-under set at 46.5 points.
Kickoff: Noon p.m. ET
TV: Fox
Broadcasters: Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt