Goal-to-go situations and situational play calling could decide Ohio State and Texas for a third straight meeting. Texas has had Ohio State where it wanted the Buckeyes before. It just couldn’t finish the drive. This is a talent-equated game. Both teams have NFL talent across the roster, and neither side has an obvious advantage at every position. When I analyze a matchup like this, I start with the head coach,…
The Jeremiah Smith Equation: How Ohio State-Texas Gets Decided in Austin
Ohio State and Texas collide in Austin as the Buckeyes look to exploit coverage on Jeremiah Smith and win the biggest matchups. Ohio State vs. Texas is one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, and the matchup could come down to one question: How do the Buckeyes make Texas pay for trying to stop Jeremiah Smith? Smith enters Saturday’s showdown in Austin coming off an explosive…
5 Things Ohio State Must Figure Out Before Facing Texas From Ryan Day’s Press Conference
Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. The Buckeyes also found enough to fix before Saturday’s trip to Austin to face Texas. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connected early and often, while Devin McCuin gave the Buckeyes another reliable target. The running game eventually produced explosive plays, but the offensive line struggled early. Ohio State also has to clean up its kickoff return operation after…
Ohio State Football: Three Buckeyes to Watch in Showdown vs. Texas
Ohio State will need impact play from a handful of key players against Texas on Saturday. Here are three Buckeyes to watch against the Longhorns. The Buckeyes will travel to Austin, Texas this Saturday for a marquee matchup with potential playoff implications. Both teams have been preparing for this primetime clash throughout the entire offseason. Following game one, these are my three key difference makers for Ohio State to watch…
Buckeye Stock Market: Week 1 Risers and Fallers for Ohio State Football
Which Buckeyes helped or hurt their stock after Game 1? Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 in dominant fashion, but still left some question marks. Many different players took the field in this one, with the starters taking a well-deserved and much-needed rest before the week two matchup with the Texas Longhorns. With week one now in the books, let’s take a look at some of the players who raised…
What Legend Bey’s Performance Against Ball State Means for Ohio State Going Forward
Legend Bey flashed his talent against Ball State, giving Ohio State more reason to expand his role as he continues to build trust. The freshman worked with the reserves Saturday against Ball State while Ja’Kobi Jackson and Isaiah West also saw opportunities. Bey brought a different element to the backfield, missing defenders for extra yards and creating plays by finding a crease. His explosiveness in space stood out. Bey made…
Ohio State vs. Texas Preview: Biggest Matchups, Storylines & Predictions | TSB LIVE
Ohio State vs. Texas takes center stage as TSB LIVE breaks down Week 1, key matchups, biggest questions, and score predictions. On the latest episode of TSB LIVE at Hoggy’s BBQ, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger, and Dan Smyth broke down what they learned from the opening weekend and looked ahead to Ohio State’s trip to Austin for a showdown with Texas on Sept. 12. The No. 1 Buckeyes…
What Ohio State’s 56-3 Win Over Ball State Taught Us About the Buckeyes’ Offense
Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3, but what did the resounding victory teach us about the 2026 Buckeyes offense? Here’s an instant reaction. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State opened the 2026 season with an emphatic 56-3 win over Ball State. But what did the blowout victory teach us about the Buckeyes offensively? Is there a better way to start the year than Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith showcasing their chemistry…
Ohio State vs. Ball State Game Predictions: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes
Ohio State opens its 2026 season at home against Ball State. The Silver Bulletin’s staff makes their predictions for the matchup. Welcome back, College Football! Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes begin their 2026 campaign with championship expectations, because what other option is there in Columbus? The Buckeyes are Big Ten and National Championship favorites, which seems crazy for a roster that’s had 25 NFL draft picks over the last two…
Ohio State Football Game 1 Preview: Buckeyes Host Ball State in Season Opener
The Ohio State football team kicks off its 2026 season at home against the Ball State Cardinals. Let’s preview the matchup on Saturday. Tomorrow, the Ohio State Buckeyes will open their 2026 season by taking on the Cardinals of Ball State. One of two MAC opponents early in the year, Ball State will serve as an important preparation game for a top-ten matchup in Austin, Texas next week. With that…