Overview

• Texas visits Ohio Stadium on Saturday at noon ET on FOX in a rematch of last season’s CFP semifinal, which Ohio State won 28-14.
• Arch Manning takes over as Texas’ starting quarterback for the first time full-time, while Ohio State turns to Julian Sayin for his first career start.
• BetMGM lists Ohio State as a small favorite, creating a rare opener where the preseason No. 1 enters as an underdog, according to ESPN.
• Manning, an early Heisman favorite by sportsbooks, said Texas is hunting opponents, as analysts like ESPN’s Chris Fowler urge him to avoid trying to be “Superman.”
• AP notes significant roster turnover since January and highlights trend markers: Ohio State has won 25 straight season openers and Texas has won 11 straight true road games.