Overview

• Matthew McConaughey delivered a focus-first pregame message on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff, and the clip spread widely on social media.
• The actor, a longtime Texas supporter, declined a fan’s offer to wear an Ohio State hat before the game.
• Preseason No. 1 Texas fell to No. 3 Ohio State as the offense sputtered and quarterback Arch Manning finished with 170 passing yards and an interception.
• McConaughey drew teasing online and on Ohio Stadium’s scoreboard after the defeat, and he posted about Austin FC rather than addressing the loss.
• Texas returns home to face San Jose State in Week 2 with attention on how quickly the offense and its young quarterback can rebound.