For the second year in a row, Texas vs. Ohio State is the biggest non-conference game of the season. This year's edition is in Austin, as the No. 4 Longhorns play host to the No. 1 Buckeyes. All eyes will be on Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium for this early season clash with college football playoff implications.

Both teams dispatched of their Week 1 opponents rather easily. The Longhorns dominated neighboring Texas State 59-7, while Ohio State crushed Ball State 56-3. Now Texas and Ohio State will focus on each other in the finale of the two game home-and-home series. The Buckeyes won last year's clash in Columbus 14-7.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian faces off against Ohio State coach Ryan Day for the third time in less than two years. This could be a very important game for Sarkisian's legacy. On the field, Texas is led by quarterback Arch Manning, while the Buckeyes have Julian Sayin under center.

Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes game info

  • Game day: Sept. 12, 2026
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CT
  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Stadium: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium

What channel is Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes on?

  • TV channel: ABC
  • Streaming options: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
  • Announcers:
    • Play-by-Play: Chris Fowler
    • Analysts: Kirk Herbstreit
    • Sideline Reporter: Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge

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Texas vs. Ohio State predictions, picks, odds

I do think Texas wins. Some of it is because I think Arch is better. Some of it is because Muschamp is back. Ultimately, I think the weather in Austin is going to play a big part in this game.

Texas opened it's new state-of-the-art football practice facility the last Friday. UT had no indoor facility for the past nine months and practiced the entire spring and fall in the Texas heat. August is always the hottest month in the Lone Star State, but this August has been hotter than most. Even though the game is at night, I think the Buckeyes are going to struggle with the heat late in the game. It wears on you. Especially if you're not used to it.

Final Score: Ohio State 27, Texas 31

Odds via BetMGM.

  • Spread: Texas -1.5
  • Over/under: 49.5
  • Moneyline: Ohio State +105, Texas -125

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