Ohio State vs Kent State: What to Watch for as Buckeyes Look to Bounce Back From Puzzling Loss

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September 17, 2026

Kent State comes to Columbus for a Week 3 matchup against Ohio State as the Buckeyes aim to get back on track and build depth.  After a puzzling loss to Texas, Ryan Day’s staff will look to solidify personnel decisions and rebuild momentum against Kent State. Here’s what to watch for from Ohio State on Saturday. Opponent Profile The Golden Flashes enter Saturday’s matchup with a 1-1 record, most recently…

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Ohio State’s Fourth Quarter Never Had to Matter Until It Did: How Execution Cost the Buckeyes vs. Texas

Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin
September 16, 2026

Ohio State led Texas by 20 points but failed to execute late, allowing the Longhorns to complete a stunning fourth-quarter comeback. Ohio State never had to lose to Texas. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime, extended the advantage to 23-3 in the third quarter, and had every opportunity to put the Longhorns away. Instead, missed opportunities and poor execution across all three phases let Texas turn a game Ohio State…

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Ohio State’s Identity Has Changed: Ryan Day Must Trust Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin
September 14, 2026

Ohio State must embrace its offensive identity and trust Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin when the game is on the line. Ohio State’s best player was standing on the sideline when the game was hanging in the balance. Jeremiah Smith had eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown against Texas, and he was the most dangerous player on the field for most of the night. He watched the final…

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Ohio State Collapses Against Texas: Did Ryan Day Play Not to Lose?

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September 13, 2026

Texas entered this game with pressure, but Ohio State faced a question of its own – would the Buckeyes play to win or not to lose?  AUSTIN, Texas – Ohio State didn’t lose Saturday night because Texas controlled the game from start to finish. The Buckeyes led for most of the night, held the Longhorns to three points through seven possessions and entered the fourth quarter with a 20-point lead….

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

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September 12, 2026

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

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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Ohio State Football: Why Jeremiah Smith Will Shine vs Longhorns

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 11, 2026

Texas has limited Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in each of the last two meetings, but here’s why Smith will still shine. Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith is looking to change the narrative ahead of a critical matchup against Texas. Fresh off a performance against Ball State in which he caught 8 passes for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith will now face his Achilles’ heel: the Texas…

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Ohio State vs. Texas: Buckeyes Look to Find Solutions Before Showdown in Austin

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day takes the field with his players before the NCAA football game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
September 10, 2026

Ohio State and Texas will meet in Austin on Saturday for a titanic college football showdown with playoff implications.  This Saturday’s monumental showdown features first-round draft picks, blue bloods, elite coaching, and endless storylines. All of that points to a potential instant classic in Austin, TX. Let’s dive into the matchup that the whole country is waiting for. Opponent Profile Texas enters the matchup as the No. 4 team in…

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

September 10, 2026

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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The Jeremiah Smith Equation: How Ohio State-Texas Gets Decided in Austin

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) and defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) react after Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) dropped a pass in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
September 9, 2026

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…

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