FOX Sets Ohio State vs. Texas Kickoff Time—But Is It Perfect for Game-Changing Moments?

It’s not every day that the college football gods bless us with a sequel that already feels like a blockbuster—Texas versus Ohio State, a rematch of the Cotton Bowl, kicking off the 2025 season in Columbus. Now, here’s a question worth pondering: with a game of this magnitude staring us down at noon on a Saturday, why does primetime always steal the spotlight? But hey, the Buckeyes and Longhorns draw ratings like gravity draws the Earth, so maybe the “Big Noon Kickoff” slot is just fine after all.

What’s got me buzzing? Ohio State, fresh off a dominant National Championship run, will field a revamped roster. Gone is Will Howard, drafted into the big leagues, leaving a tantalizing quarterback race between newcomers Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz. Meanwhile, Texas might just hand Arch Manning—the nephew of Peyton and Eli—the keys to the kingdom. After toiling in Quinn Ewers’ shadow, Manning’s 2025 debut against a stingy Buckeyes defense could flip the script on predictions and launch his Heisman chase with fireworks.

So, will this clash serve as Manning’s coronation or Ohio State’s iron grip on college football? If I had to bet, I’d say expect the unexpected. Fans are already buzzing and grumbling about the kick-off time—typical, right? But one thing’s for certain: this is a showdown that’s going to set the tone for the season and then some.

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College fans will quickly be treated to a monumental college football matchup when Texas opens its 2025 season in Columbus against Ohio State.

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