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 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 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

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

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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Future of College Football: Conference Challenges and 16-Team Playoff Expansion

February 23, 2026

The 12-team College Football Playoff is going to expand, but which number is the sweet spot for College Football: 16 or 24? College football is constantly changing as all conferences are moving to nine-game schedules in 2026. With the potential loss of future big-time regular-season non-conference matchups such as the home-and-home series between Alabama and Ohio State in 2027 and 2028. With the College Football Playoff likely expanding again by…

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Saturday Cadence: Big Ten Rising, SEC Stumbles, and Michigan’s Road Test at Oklahoma

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against Illinois State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
September 5, 2025

On Saturday Cadence, Big Ten dominance over the SEC, Alabama’s early struggles, and a full preview of Michigan vs Oklahoma. Week 1 of the college football season delivered fireworks across the country, and Saturday Cadence is here to break it all down and look ahead to Week 2. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim dive into the biggest storylines, starting with the Big Ten’s dominance over the SEC. Ohio State took…

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College Football News: Blake Biscardi Reveals Preseason Top 25 Rankings for 2025 Season

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July 29, 2025

The Silver Bulletin’s Senior Editor, Blake Biscardi, reveals his Preseason Top 25 Rankings for the 2025 College Football season. 2025: Not About How You Start…But How You Finish As we enter Year 2 of the Expansion Era of college football, it is time for a few enhancements to my annual season preview. 2025 marks my ninth consecutive year compiling this analysis, predictions, and rankings. College Football is the best sport…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 7/18: SEC and ACC Preview 2025!

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July 18, 2025

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! On this episode we preview the southern teams! We start off with the SEC. Would 8-4 Florida be worthy of a playoff spot? Who will get the final playoff spot from the conference? We then hop over to the ACC! Is Clemson the top team in college football? Can Louisville or…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: Ohio State Dominates; SEC Cannibalism; CFP Bold Takes; Florida’s Rise; Week 13 Recap

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November 25, 2024

Ep. 101: Blake Biscardi recaps Week 13 of the College Football season, including Ohio State-Indiana, and the SEC upsets. Ohio State dominated Indiana 38-15 in Columbus for its second Top 5 win of the season. Blake Biscardi recaps the Buckeyes’ win which he saw live. Biscardi also discusses the rest of the Week 13 slate, clouding major upsets in the SEC to shakeup the conference race and College Football Playoff…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: SEC + CFP Race; Ohio State vs. Indiana; Upset Alert; Week 13 Preview

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November 21, 2024

Ep. 100: Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid preview Week 13 of the College Football season and talk CFP. Happy 100! Week 13’s College Football slate brings a Top 5 matchup between Ohio State and Indiana in Columbus and a handful of other notable matchups around the country to shape the College Football Playoff, SEC, and Big Ten races. Plus which teams are on Upset Alert? Blake Biscardi, David…

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