In four months, Ohio State football will head to the Lone Star State for a game under the Saturday night lights.
The Buckeyes will face Texas in a 7:30 p.m. game Sept. 12, according to a release. The game will be broadcast on ABC. ESPN “College Gameday” will also be in attendance and broadcast from Austin, Texas.
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Last year, No. 3 Ohio State hosted No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium and won 14-7. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 126 yards and a touchdown in his debut, while Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw for 170 yards and a touchdown with one interception.
Ohio State ranks No. 1 on USA Today’s way-too-early top 25 college football list, while Texas ranks third.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) runs during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
When does Ohio State football play Texas in 2026?2026 Ohio State Football Schedule
Sept. 19 – Kent State
Nov. 14 – Northwestern
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football to play primetime game at Texas in 2026