Ohio State and Texas clash in Week 2 primetime matchup
No. 1 Ohio State took an early lead against No. 4 Texas in Austin, with both teams exchanging turnovers and key defensive plays in the first quarter.
Ohio State opened the game with a 26-yard field goal after a five-play drive, putting the Buckeyes ahead 3-0. Texas responded with a defensive play that forced a fumble on the first offensive snap, recovering the ball at the 16-yard line. A subsequent turnover by Texas on a mis-handled pass gave Ohio State possession at its own 19-yard line. The early exchanges highlighted strong defensive performances from both sides, particularly Texas' ability to limit Ohio State inside the 20-yard line. Quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Arch Manning, both considered Heisman candidates, entered the contest with the game potentially decided by trench battles between the Longhorns' front seven and the Buckeyes' offensive line. Texas aims to secure its first win over a top-ranked opponent since 2005, while Ohio State seeks to maintain its No. 1 ranking.