The college football season opens with a monumental clash as defending champion Ohio State hosts the top-ranked Texas Longhorns in a Week 1 showdown. The game is a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff semifinal, featuring a premier matchup between two of the nation’s elite programs.
Game Information: Texas vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App
Head-to-Head History
The series between Texas and Ohio State is tied 2-2 in four meetings since 2005.
- Jan. 10, 2025: Ohio State 28, Texas 14
- Jan. 5, 2009: Texas 24, Ohio State 21
- Sept. 9, 2006: Ohio State 24, Texas 7
- Sept. 10, 2005: Texas 25, Ohio State 22
Betting Odds & Prediction
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Texas enters the game as a slight road favorite.
- Point Spread: Texas -1.5
- Moneyline: Texas -118, Ohio State -102
- Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
Despite the odds, the Data Skrive betting model projects an Ohio State victory.
Prediction: Ohio State 31, Texas 18
