The most anticipated Ohio State season-opener ever is a mere five days away.
No. 1 Texas and the No. 2 Buckeyes (or No. 3 by the AP Poll) clash in a rematch of the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. There are a lot of new faces starting for both squads, including two new quarterbacks, but no shortage of star power for the noon clash on FOX in the Shoe.
Ohio State has never repeated as national champions in its school history. The quest to do just that in 2025 won’t be completely derailed with a loss to the Longhorns, but a win will give them an early inside track to the CFP.