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Big Game Hunting: It's 'Arch Madness' as No. 1 Texas' Manning takes the reins at Ohio State

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Should the 2025 Bears tank for Texas quarterback Arch Manning?

Let’s delve into this crucial topic.

On second thought, let’s not. Idiotic idea, sorry. Chalk it up to temporary insanity brought on by the hype-fueled phenomenon known as “Arch Madness.”

There is no bigger, better early-season college football game than No. 1 Texas (+2½) at No. 3 Ohio State (11 a.m., Fox 32), for a lot of reasons. The Buckeyes are the defending national champions. The Longhorns are the top team in the polls. It’s a rematch of a January playoff semifinal, won 28-14 by the Buckeyes in Arlington, Texas.