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The college football world turns its eyes to Columbus today as the No. 1 Texas Longhorns travel to face the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in what is poised to be one of the most electrifying season openers in recent memory. This top-three showdown at the Horseshoe is more than just a rematch—it’s a battle for early supremacy, playoff momentum, and program pride. For Texas, there is an added “extra” involved – revenge for losing to the Buckeyes in last year’s College Football Playoff Semifinal at AT&T Stadium.
This will be the fifth meeting between these two storied programs, with the all-time series tied at 2-2.
Their first clash came in 2005, when Vince Young led eventual national champion Texas to a dramatic 25-22 win in Columbus. Ohio State responded in 2006 with a 24-7 victory in Austin. The teams met again in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl, where Colt McCoy and Texas edged out a 24-21 win. Most recently, the Buckeyes defeated the Longhorns 28-14 in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal, en route to a national championship.
What: No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 am CST
Venue: Ohio Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio
TV: FOX
Listen: The Varsity Network
Spread: Ohio State -1.5
For Texas, a win would be monumental. It would avenge last season’s playoff loss, validate the hype behind quarterback Arch Manning, and solidify their status as the team to beat in the SEC and nationally. With a deep roster and an elite defense, a victory in Columbus would send a clear message on a national level that the Longhorns are serious contenders for a national championship this season.
For Ohio State, defending home turf against the No. 1 team would reinforce their championship pedigree. The Buckeyes have won 25 straight season openers and are looking to extend that streak while breaking in new starters across the offensive line and defensive front
A win would prove they can reload and contend again, even after losing key pieces to the NFL.
This will be the fifth meeting between these two storied programs, with the all-time series tied at 2-2.
Their first clash came in 2005, when Vince Young led eventual national champion Texas to a dramatic 25-22 win in Columbus. Ohio State responded in 2006 with a 24-7 victory in Austin. The teams met again in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl, where Colt McCoy and Texas edged out a 24-21 win. Most recently, the Buckeyes defeated the Longhorns 28-14 in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal, en route to a national championship.
What: No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 am CST
Venue: Ohio Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio
TV: FOX
Listen: The Varsity Network
Spread: Ohio State -1.5
For Texas, a win would be monumental. It would avenge last season’s playoff loss, validate the hype behind quarterback Arch Manning, and solidify their status as the team to beat in the SEC and nationally. With a deep roster and an elite defense, a victory in Columbus would send a clear message on a national level that the Longhorns are serious contenders for a national championship this season.
For Ohio State, defending home turf against the No. 1 team would reinforce their championship pedigree. The Buckeyes have won 25 straight season openers and are looking to extend that streak while breaking in new starters across the offensive line and defensive front
A win would prove they can reload and contend again, even after losing key pieces to the NFL.
