Colin Simmons’ Bold Warning: What Texas Longhorns Must Do to Topple Ohio State

Can you feel it? That electrifying buzz in the air where college football dreams collide with the hard reality of the gridiron? Colin Simmons isn’t just itching for the whistle to blow this season—he’s practically on the edge of his seat, and who can blame him? After a freshman year that read like a highlight reel—48 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, nine sacks—the Texas Longhorns’ defensive dynamo is ready to turn talk into action. Now, with the Longhorns packing their gear for a marquee showdown against the defending national champs, Ohio State, the question on everyone’s mind: can Simmons and Texas convert all that preseason firepower into playoff glory? It’s a rematch with stakes sky-high, and honestly, the Longhorns’ No. 1 ranking only adds fuel to the fire. So, will Simmons’s words—“I’m done talking… it’s time to go do it”—translate into the kind of ferocious football that changes seasons? The clock is ticking, and the Longhorns are poised to redefine what’s possible come August 30th. LEARN MORE

Colin Simmons and the Texas Longhorns are ready to kick off the 2025 season against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Simmons is coming off the first season of his collegiate career with the Longhorns, cementing himself as one of their most productive defenders. After 16 games, he made 48 tackles, 14 TFLs, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, three pass deflections, and one interception.

He and the Longhorns are preparing for the season opener against the Buckeyes, a matchup against the defending national champions. With the game only being a few weeks away, Simmons wants the season to begin already, per team reporter Eric Henry.

“I’m done talking about what I’m going to do or what I want to do, it’s time to go do it,” Simmons said.

EDGE Colin Simmons is addressing the media — “I’m done talking about what I’m going to do or what I want to do, it’s time to go do it.” pic.twitter.com/skjnj5Q1KH

— Eric Henry (@EricCHenry_) August 14, 2025

What lies ahead for Colin Simmons, Texas

Colin Simmons’ radiates the excitement of college football fans who want the season to get underway. As for the Texas Longhorns, how they perform against the Ohio State Buckeyes could set the tone for the remainder of the year.

Simmons’ efforts as a freshman earned him plenty of recognition. He landed on the SEC’s All-Freshman Team, became an All-American, and won the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. A big sophomore season awaits him as he looks to improve his stock as one of the best defenders in the country.

As for Texas, the program approaches its fifth season with head coach Steve Sarkisian at the helm. They have gone 38-17 throughout his tenure, including an impressive 24-11 display across Big 12 and SEC Play.

The Longhorns were successful throughout their inaugural campaign in the SEC. They finished with a 13-3 record, going 7-1 in conference play. They topped the league standings, losing the conference championship game 22-19 in overtime to the Georgia Bulldogs.

That didn’t stop them from reaching the College Football Playoff, punching their ticket after an excellent regular season. They reached the semifinals of the tournament, losing 28-14 to the Buckeyes, who went on to beat Notre Dame for the national title.

As the No. 1-ranked preseason team in the country, the Longhorns will have their rematch against No. 3 Ohio State. The season opener will take place on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. ET.

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