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Which Buckeyes Could Step Up as Pass Rushers for Ohio State?

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September 15, 2026

Ohio State’s defense struggled mightily to rush the passer against Texas, which contributed to a back-breaking loss and future worries. Leading up to the season, the Buckeye defensive line couldn’t identify a true second option off the edge. The lack of standout play in camp raised concerns, especially with the showdown against Texas looming early in the season. Lone Star Letdown Of players who saw 10+ snaps against Texas, the…

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Ohio State is Unable to Hold off Texas Comeback and Falls to 1-1

September 12, 2026

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Ohio State is unable to hold off Texas as Arch Manning and the Longhorns erase a 20-point deficit to beat the Buckeyes 24-23. Ohio State traveled to Austin, Texas, for a prime-time clash of blue bloods. With both teams facing challenging schedules this season, a win here takes pressure off the winner. The Buckeyes came out in the first half and answered the bell. Jay Timmons punched the ball out…

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Ohio State vs. Texas: 3 Keys to Victory for the Buckeyes in Austin

Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and nickel Jay Timmons against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 11, 2026

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The battle in the trenches, cornerbacks stepping up, and getting the best player in college football involved will determine the outcome of Ohio State vs. Texas. Ohio State and Texas will meet for the third straight season Saturday in Austin, with the No. 1 Buckeyes facing the No. 4 Longhorns in one of the biggest games of the early college football season. All five meetings between the programs have featured…

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Everything You Need to Know About Ohio State and Texas Ahead of Top-Four Showdown

September 10, 2026

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Ohio State and Texas are set to meet for the third season in a row. Here is everything you need to know about the Buckeyes and Longhorns. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Austin, Texas, to face the No. 4-ranked Texas Longhorns in what is set to be arguably the biggest college football game of the season. These teams have plenty of history with each other, and there…

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Ohio State vs. Texas: Why Goal-to-Go Situations Could Decide the Game Again

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) and safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrate a fourth down stop on a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

September 9, 2026

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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,…

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Ohio State vs. Texas Preview: Biggest Matchups, Storylines & Predictions | TSB LIVE

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 7, 2026

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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…

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Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Road to the Playoff Starts With These Three Questions

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 28, 2026

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Ohio State faces its toughest schedule yet in 2026. Here are three critical areas that could define the Buckeyes’ season and playoff hopes. The Buckeyes enter the 2026 season with little margin for error. A grueling schedule, defensive turnover, and questions along the offensive line will test Ohio State’s depth from the opening weeks of the season through the playoff push. With six preseason ranked opponents on the schedule, including…

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Ohio State Football: Can Linebacker Christian Alliegro Embrace the Pressure?

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August 20, 2026

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Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro faces the challenge of replacing elite draft picks and leading a defense in his first year with the Buckeyes. When Ohio State played Wisconsin in 2025, a Badgers defender wore an arm cast for most of the game. Somehow, the linebacker was still arguably the most productive player on the field for Wisconsin that day. That player was standout linebacker Christian Alliegro. The Avon, Connecticut…

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Buckeye Cadence: Full Ohio State Football Schedule Preview 2026; 3 Games That Define the Buckeyes Season

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn Images

July 27, 2026

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Game-by-game Ohio State football schedule predictions on this episode of Buckeye Cadence. Find out what the Buckeyes’ record will be in 2026. Ohio State football enters 2026 as a national title contender again, but this time, the road to the Playoff runs directly through Indiana. The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the full Ohio State 2026 schedule, game by game: the roster turnover on defense, the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Defense Stifles Texas in Statement Win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

September 2, 2025

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Ohio State’s defense swarms Arch Manning in the Horseshoe as the Buckeyes grind out a 14-7 win over Texas. Buckeye State of the Union: Week 2. Ohio State hosted Texas and won 14-7, extending Ryan Day’s remarkable streak to seven straight wins over top-10 opponents, including five consecutive. The Buckeyes now sit firmly atop my national rankings, and after Saturday’s performance, it’s clear they’ve earned it. The story of the…

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