Texas, Ohio State Set for Historic No.1 vs No.2 Week 1 Clash in Columbus

The 2025 college football season opens with a historic Week 1 matchup between No. 1 ranked Texas and No. 2 Ohio State, marking the first time in history that the top two teams will face off in the season opener according to the Coaches Poll. This highly anticipated game, set for August 30 in Columbus, will feature Texas quarterback Arch Manning's first start and serves as a rematch of last year's Cotton Bowl semifinal. Ohio State, the reigning national champion, is expected to start quarterback Julian Sayin, who expressed excitement and focus on the new season and the monumental game. Texas enters the game with one of the nation's most impressive rosters but will face challenges due to a season-ending injury to their starting right tackle, while Ohio State is integrating two new coordinators. The game has generated significant ticket demand, with prices reflecting the matchup's epic scale, and will be broadcast by major networks including ESPN College GameDay and Fox Sports' Big Noon Kickoff. Both teams are eager to make a statement early in the season, with Ohio State seeking to build breathing room for playoff contention and Texas aiming to avenge their recent semifinal loss.