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No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State Kicks Off Season After FOX–YouTube TV Deal Secures Broadcast

The game serves as an early gauge of rebuilt lineups led by first‑time full‑season starters at quarterback.

UT's Quan Cosby makes a move on Ohio State's Antonio Smith after a reception in the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Austin. For the first time since the Longhorns' loss to the Buckeyes to open the 2006 season, there will be a matchup between teams ranked No. 3 or higher in the first month of the season when Texas and Ohio State meet Saturday.
Texas receiver Limas Sweed can't come down with the touchdown reception in third quarter against Ohio State's Malcolm Jenkins Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Austin. For the first time since the Longhorns' loss to the Buckeyes to open the 2006 season, there will be a matchup between teams ranked No. 3 or higher in the first month of the season when Texas and Ohio State meet Saturday.
The Longhorn's Ryan Palmer can only get a grip on the wrist band of Ohio State's Ted Ginn, Jr. in the second half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Memorial Stadium in Austin. For the first time since the Longhorns' loss to the Buckeyes to open the 2006 season, there will be a matchup between teams ranked No. 3 or higher in the first month of the season when Texas and Ohio State meet Saturday.
Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy looks to pass from behind protection against Ohio State September 9, 2006. For the first time since the Longhorns' loss to the Buckeyes to open the 2006 season, there will be a matchup between teams ranked No. 3 or higher in the first month of the season when Texas and Ohio State meet Saturday.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at noon ET on FOX from Ohio Stadium, with Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft on the call.
  • YouTube TV subscribers will get the broadcast after a short‑term agreement kept FOX networks on the platform.
  • Arch Manning makes his third collegiate start for Texas, while Ohio State’s Julian Sayin makes his first.
  • The matchup is a rematch of January’s Cotton Bowl won 28-14 by OSU, with 26 players from that game drafted and only 17 of 44 combined starters returning; new Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia debuts.
  • BetMGM lists Ohio State as a small favorite (about 1.5–2.5 points); Texas carries an 11‑game true road win streak and OSU has won 25 straight season openers.