Texas and Ohio State Clash: Who Will Seize Glory in the Ultimate Showdown?
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- Texas and Ohio State face off in a highly anticipated Week 1 matchup, marking Arch Manning’s first game as starting quarterback for the Longhorns.
- This game is a rematch of the previous year’s Cotton Bowl semifinal, which Ohio State won before claiming the national title.
- It’s the first-ever Week 1 matchup between the preseason No. 1 and No. 2 teams, with Texas ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll.
- Texas enters the game as the underdog despite their No. 1 ranking.
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Longhorns Wire expert answers burning questions before Ohio State hosts Texas in Columbus. Full StoryWelcome to the 2025 Texas Longhorns Football season. In many ways, today’s game in Columbus has been hyped for years. Ever since it was rumored five-star quarterback recruit Arch Manning was considering Texas as his college destination, the anticipation for a Manning to lead the Longhorns has been building for a long time.
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Where to Watch
The 2025 college football season kicks off with an electrifying showdown as Texas squares off against Ohio State in Week 1—an encounter loaded with storylines and headline-grabbing intrigue. This game marks the debut of Arch Manning as the Longhorns’ starting quarterback, a moment fans and analysts alike have been drooling over for quite some time. It’s not just any opener; we’re witnessing a rare clash where the preseason No. 1 meets No. 2—a first in Week 1 history with Texas riding high atop the Coaches Poll. Yet, despite that top billing, the Longhorns find themselves underdogs in a hostile Columbus environment, adding extra spice to the mix. This isn’t just a game—it’s a rematch of last year’s Cotton Bowl semifinal, where Ohio State got the better of Texas en route to hoisting the national championship trophy. The stakes couldn’t be higher, the drama more palpable, and the anticipation simply off the charts. Ready to dive into every angle of this epic face-off? LEARN MORE
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Behind Enemy Lines
That said, on the road at Ohio State is a tough task for your first game as QB1. Manning’s dad Cooper is happy Arch got at least a couple of starts under his belt before taking the field at the famed Horseshoe on the campus of Ohio State.
It’s also the first time in history the No. 1 team has faced the No. 2 team (in the US LBM Coaches Poll) in Week 1 and it’s the first time ever the preseason No. 1 team has been an underdog to open the season.
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Betting, Odds and Predictions
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Texas vs. Ohio State history
Of course, this game is a rematch of the Cotton Bowl semifinal of last years’s college football playoff in which the Buckeyes bested Texas 28-14. OSU would go on and win the national title against Notre Dame.
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Final game-by-game predictions
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Manning has had to wait his turn. But after two years as an understudy and a lifetime of exposure to football through his famous quarterbacking family, Arch should be ready.
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