Ohio State hosts Ball State in its 2026 season opener, with the Buckeyes aiming to build depth and consistency ahead of a marquee matchup against Texas the following week.

Week 1 in college football wrapped up Monday night. Entering Week 2, the Big Ten appears in good shape early on.

“OUR time.” 🏈 See how Texas Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey set the stakes for the Longhorns’ massive Week 2 revenge rematch against Ohio State.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defensive end Qua Russaw did not play during Ohio State football’s Week 1 win against Ball State. Coach Ryan Day believes that could change heading into Saturday’s game at Texas. “We expect him to have a full week of practice,

After Ohio State’s emphatic 56-3 win over Ball State in the season opener, all eyes turn toward a showdown at Texas. Coach Ryan Day as well as captains Julian Sayin and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. will speak to the media at noon Tuesday.

Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday for his weekly press conference and had a few key priorities for OSU's matchup with Texas.

No. 1 Ohio State (1-0) at No. 4 Texas (1-0), Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Opening Line: Texas by 1.5. Against the spread: Texas 1-0, Ohio State 1-0. How to watch: ABC Key stats Texas Offense Overall: 516 yards per game (36th in FBS) Passing: 360 yards per game (15th) Rushing: 156 yards per game (73rd) Scoring: 59 points per game (13th) Texas Defense Overall: 349 yards per game (79th in FBS) Passing: 188 yards per game (70th) Rushing: 161 yards

Ohio State and Texas will collide in a massive Week 2 showdown, with both top-five teams looking to make an early statement in a potential College Football Playoff preview.

Texas' offense did very little against Ohio State when the two teams met last year, but Cam Coleman—who was a member of the Auburn Tigers at the time—believes things will be different this time around.

The Texas Longhorns have struggled in the red zone in the past 2 years vs Ohio State. Here's how that could change Saturday, says Steve Sarkisian.