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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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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
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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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5 Things Ohio State Must Figure Out Before Facing Texas From Ryan Day’s Press Conference

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin scoring a rushing touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 8, 2026
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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…

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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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What Ohio State’s 56-3 Win Over Ball State Taught Us About the Buckeyes’ Offense

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catching a one-handed touchdown pass against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 5, 2026
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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…

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Ohio State Football Game 1 Preview: Buckeyes Host Ball State in Season Opener

Apr 18, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State head coach Ryan Day greets fans before the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
September 4, 2026
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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…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/3: Ohio State vs Ball State Preview

September 3, 2026
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Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State is set to open the season against Ball State! Dan and Cass preview the first game of the year! Will the Buckeyes push the tempo in the first game or save it for Texas? Where can Ball State find success in a game they are heavily outmatched? We give our thoughts on Ball State’s electric quarterback Keldric Luster and highlight…

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Ohio State Football 2026 Season Predictions: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) passes the ball during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
September 2, 2026
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The Silver Bulletin’s staff gives their 2026 season predictions for Ohio State ahead of its Week 1 matchup against Ball State. Sometimes overthinking makes its way into football. But for Ohio State in 2026, all Julian Sayin has to do is “Get the Ball to 4,” right? Having Jeremiah Smith is the ultimate weapon in college football this season, serving as a trump card for the Buckeyes at all times….

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