Ohio State vs. Texas Kicks Off Week 1 Showdown
Hey everyone, let’s talk about the massive college football matchup that’s about to take center stage this weekend: Ohio State versus Texas. This game is already being called one of the biggest season openers in recent memory, and for good reason. The No. 3 Buckeyes are set to host the No. 1 Longhorns at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, and the excitement is palpable. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Eastern on Saturday, and fans from both sides are counting down the hours.
Last season, these two powerhouses met in the College Football Playoff semifinals, with Ohio State taking a 28-14 win. That victory evened the all-time series between the programs at 2-2, so you know the history here is heated. This time, Texas will be sending a new quarterback to the field—Arch Manning, who is already the Heisman Trophy betting favorite. It will be his first career collegiate road start, which adds an extra layer of intrigue. Meanwhile, Ohio State returns with Julian Sayin at quarterback, backed by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
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The betting lines show just how close this matchup is expected to be. Ohio State is favored by only 1.5 points, and the over-under for total points is set at 47.5. It’s clear that sportsbooks see a nail-biter in the making. Veteran sports betting expert Bruce Marshall, who went 64-43-3 on college football picks last season, has already analyzed this game in depth. He points out that Ohio State’s home-field advantage is significant—the Buckeyes have gone 37-3 straight-up at home since Ryan Day became head coach in 2019, which is only one win behind Alabama for the most home wins in college football over that span.
On the flip side, Texas brings an impressive road record of 11 straight wins and a defense that led the FBS in limiting passing yards per attempt and in interceptions last season. That same defense managed to hold Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith to just three yards in the CFP matchup last year. So while the Buckeyes have a championship pedigree and an intimidating home stadium, Texas’ talent and history on the road make this far from a guaranteed win.
So whether you’re watching for the plays, the stats, or just the thrill of seeing two top-three programs collide, Ohio State versus Texas promises to be a kickoff for the ages this Week 1 of college football.
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