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No. 1 Texas Faces Defending Champion Ohio State in Hyped College Football Opener
The Senate Leadership Fund targets Sherrod Brown's 2026 comeback bid with a six-figure ad blitz, amid a competitive Ohio Senate race where Brown trails by 6 points in recent polls.
- On August 30, 2025, the top-ranked Texas Longhorns will face defending national champion Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus in a highly anticipated college football opener.
- The matchup follows Ohio State's 2024 championship win and builds on both teams replacing most starters and adding new coaches, including Chip Kelly for Ohio State's offense.
- The game features key players like Texas linebacker Hill, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, and rookie quarterback Julian Sayin, with major broadcasts from ESPN's College GameDay and Fox's Big Noon Kickoff.
- Ohio State is favored by 0.5 points with an over/under of 47.5, and coach Ryan Day emphasized ball security saying, "Take care of the ball and win the game; if needed, throw it away."
- The game could shape the College Football Playoff outlook as both teams seek a strong start, while fans will also witness a political ad blitz targeting former senator Sherrod Brown airing during the broadcast.
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Washington ExaminerSenate Republican super PAC to target Sherrod Brown during Ohio State-Texas game
EXCLUSIVE — Fans at Saturday’s Ohio State–Texas football game who plan to enjoy tailgates, music, and a battle between two powerhouse teams will also get a front-row seat to a political ad blitz from Senate Republicans targeting former Ohio Democratic…
No. 1 Texas faces defending champion Ohio State in hyped college football opener
The expectations for both programs going into Saturday are at fever pitch as the top-ranked Longhorns and defending national champion No. 3 Buckeyes meet in one of the most-hyped openers in recent memory.
Exclusive interview with Steve Sarkisian as Longhorns season begins
AUSTIN (KXAN) — From quarterback Arch Manning to the stakes of this weekend's game against Ohio State, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian sat down with KXAN sports director Roger Wallace ahead of the team's season opener. Sarkisian touches on getting past their season-ending playoff loss against Ohio State last year and having to turn around and open against the Buckeyes on the road. He also explains how Manning, who might be the most talked-a…
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