Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State

No. 1 Ohio State visits No. 5 Texas in a highly anticipated, playoff-caliber matchup, with the Longhorns seeking to end a two-game losing streak against the Buckeyes. Texas lost to Ohio State in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal and again in last season’s 14-7 meeting, while former Ohio State defensive tackle Hero Kanu now plays for Texas and says the Longhorns must handle the biggest moments better. Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State, but its starting offense showed troubling inconsistency in the running game despite 237 total rushing yards, prompting possible offensive-line adjustments before facing Texas’ stronger defense. Both teams have emphasized maintaining their normal preparation despite the rivalry’s stakes, but the matchup carries major implications for their playoff positioning and for coaches Steve Sarkisian and Ryan Day.