Texas and Ohio State are set to clash for the second time this year on August 30th, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This highly anticipated matchup will be broadcast as part of FOX Sports’ "Big Noon Kickoff" program.
Broadcast Team
FOX Sports has announced a team of experienced commentators for the game:
- Rob Stone – Lead commentator
- Mark Ingram II
- Matt Leinart
- Brady Quinn
- Urban Meyer
Previous Encounter
This upcoming game marks a repeat encounter between two teams that have already faced each other once this year. In their previous meeting during a College Football Playoff semifinal, Texas emerged victorious but ultimately fell short against Georgia in the national championship game.
Texas Longhorns
The University of Texas is eager to face Ohio State again after their unexpected loss to Georgia. Despite being favored by 2 points in the semifinal against Alabama, Texas secured a convincing win, with:
- Quinn Ewers throwing for three touchdowns
- Jonathon Brooks rushing for two scores
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State’s head coach Ryan Day is confident about his team’s chances against Texas. The Buckeyes recently defeated Wisconsin without key players:
- Kyle McCord (starting quarterback)
- Emeka Egbuka (top wide receiver)
Day praised his team’s resilience and adaptability during the win over Wisconsin.
Oklahoma Sooners
In contrast, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables expressed concerns about his team’s performance after a disappointing loss at home. Despite being favored by 10 points against Kansas State, Oklahoma fell short, with:
- Will Howard throwing four touchdown passes for Kansas State
- Jaren Mangham rushing for one score
The University of Oklahoma Sooners are looking forward to facing Baylor next weekend, hoping to bounce back from their recent defeat.
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