College Football Powerhouses Ohio State and Texas Open Up Week 1 with Top 3 Showdown in The Shoe

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, top, runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, bottom, during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
August 28, 2025

College Football Powerhouses Ohio State and Texas Open Up Week 1 With a Top-3 Showdown in The Shoe in the Biggest Season Opener in the Sport’s History. The Ohio State Buckeyes will open the season at home Saturday afternoon against the top team in the country as the Texas Longhorns visit Columbus. The scarlet and gray are coming off a dominant playoff run, which featured wins over Tennessee, Oregon, Texas,…

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Ohio State Football Week 1 History: Buckeyes’ All-Time Record, Ranked Openers, and Texas Showdown

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) runs against Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
August 27, 2025

Ohio State football owns a 112-12-4 Week 1 record. Take a look at the Buckeyes’ rare ranked season openers and their 2025 clash vs. Texas. When it comes to college football season openers, few programs match the dominance of the Ohio State Buckeyes. From historic games inside Ohio Stadium to rare heavyweight clashes against ranked opponents, Ohio State has built one of the strongest Week 1 traditions in the sport….

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes’ Path to Statement in Week 1 Against Texas

Ohio State DL Kenyatta Jackson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
August 27, 2025

Ohio State and Texas is the biggest opener in College Football history, so here’s the Buckeyes’ path to a statement Week 1 victory. After officially naming Julian Sayin the starting quarterback, Ryan Day kept his message simple in his press conference: The Buckeyes just need to find a way to win.” That road, however, begins with one of the most difficult season openers in recent college football history. On August…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State vs. Texas and the 2025 Season Outlook

Caleb Downs returnss to lead Ohio State’s secondary as the Big Ten's preseason Defensive Player of the Year as voted on in the Cleveland.com preseason poll.Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
August 26, 2025

Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State is set to host No. 1 Texas on Saturday, so let’s evaluate the state of the program for the 2025 season. Welcome to the first Buckeye State of the Union for the 2025 season. As Ohio State gears up for its Week 1 showdown against Texas, there’s plenty to unpack about the defending National Champions and the state of the program under Ryan…

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Ohio State Football: Two Silver Bullets to Watch Against Arch Manning and Texas Offense

August 25, 2025

Two Silver Bullets to watch for the Buckeye defense as they face Arch Manning and the Texas Offense that could be impact players. With a top-three matchup looming in Columbus during week one of the college football season, the storylines have been loud and clear for months. The college football world is eagerly awaiting the battle between two new starting quarterbacks, in a rematch of last year’s national semi-final contest…

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Two Offensive Players to Watch as Ohio State Welcomes No. 1-Ranked Texas in Week One

August 21, 2025

Here are two players to watch on offense as The Ohio State Buckeyes welcome the No. 1-Ranked Texas Longhorns in Week One. The third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will have their hands full in their season-opener as they host the top-ranked Texas Longhorns in the Shoe next Saturday at noon. The game is one of the biggest season-openers in team history, and will be a repeat of the College Football Playoff…

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Ohio State Football: Honoring Eddie George’s Heisman Thirty Years Later

Ohio State running back Eddie George | Image Credit: The Columbus Dispatch
August 20, 2025

Ohio State running back Eddie George won the Heisman Trophy thirty years ago in 1995, making 2025 the 30th anniversary for the Buckeye legend. Thirty seasons ago, Ohio State running back Eddie George etched his name into Buckeye football history, as Eddie George won Ohio State’s 6th Heisman Trophy. The 1995 season was a year defined by power, perseverance, and unforgettable Saturday afternoons in the Horseshoe.  George, a 6’3”, 235-pound…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Names Julian Sayin Starting Quarterback for Buckeyes

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
August 18, 2025

Ryan Day names Julian Sayin starting quarterback after winning battle over Lincoln Kienholz. Ohio State prepares for the showdown against No. 1 Texas on August 30th. Ryan Day has named Julian Sayin the starting quarterback for Ohio State for the 2025 season. Sayin was in a battle with Lincoln Kienholz, who has been in the program for three years. This has been a highly contested battle, according to reports, with…

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Breaking: NCAA Issues Penalties to Michigan Football for Sign Stealing Scandal

Former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) and former analytics assistant Connor Stalions (right) look on during a 2023 game. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 15, 2025

The NCAA released its findings and punishments for the Michigan football program regarding a three-year sign stealing scandal. The NCAA has released its findings and penalties following an extensive investigation into a sign-stealing operation within Michigan’s football program, led by former staffer Connor Stalions. The probe determined that the violations were classified as Level I-Aggravated, with Michigan deemed a repeat violator. While the NCAA stated that a multi-year postseason ban…

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National Champions to Underrated: Can 2025 Buckeyes Overcome Odds Again?

New Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia | Jason Mowry / Getty Images Sport / Getty
August 12, 2025

The preseason AP Poll dropped and the Buckeyes are ranked third, right behind their week one opponent Texas and Big Ten rival Penn State. 2024 was a whirlwind for The Ohio State Buckeyes and the fans, with one of their two losses coming on a rare mistake by then Buckeye Quarterback Will Howard, who the Pittsburgh Steelers selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. The other loss came at the hands…

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