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.
3Q, 13:43: Texas forces 3-and-out
08/30/2025 01:01:00 PM
On their first drive of the second half, the Buckeyes went a quick three-and-out with a pass breakup from Malik Muhammad, forcing a punt. Texas will take over from its 29-yard line.
Texas held scoreless in first half
08/30/2025 12:58:20 PM
HT: Ohio State 7, Texas 0
08/30/2025 12:36:11 PM
Ohio State has 103 yards to Texas’ 79 yards. Arch Manning has been held to 5 of 10 passing for 26 yards. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has three catches on six targets for 27 yards. West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson has 31 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries for Ohio State.
2Q, 8:57: Arch Manning sacked on 3rd down
08/30/2025 12:18:05 PM
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese sacked Arch Manning on 3rd-and-10, forcing Texas to punt from its 46-yard line. Reese has four tackles in the first half. Ohio State takes over from its 2-yard line.
🚨 2Q, 8:57: Ohio State 7, Texas 0
08/30/2025 12:08:22 PM
A CJ Donaldson run from 1-yard out on 4th-and-1 gave Ohio State the first lead of the game. It capped off a 13-play, 80-yard drive spanning over eight minutes. The Buckeyes lead 7-0 with 8:57 remaining in the first half.
Ohio State celebrates 2024 national title
08/30/2025 11:57:11 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
