No. 1 Texas vs No. 3 Ohio State Sets Major College Football Clash in Columbus

The 2025 college football season opens with two high-profile games: No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, and Syracuse Orange vs. Tennessee Volunteers. The Longhorns, led by quarterback Arch Manning, will challenge the defending national champions Ohio State, which returns wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Meanwhile, Syracuse, coming off a strong 10-3 season, will face Tennessee in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a neutral site in Atlanta. Tennessee, under coach Josh Heupel, will start senior transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar, and the game has drawn predictions favoring Tennessee by some experts despite expected rough play. Key player updates for Syracuse include Brazzell warming up while Ross will not participate due to an undisclosed issue. Fans can watch the games via live streams and listen to live radio broadcasts through platforms like SiriusXM, which offers extensive college football coverage throughout the season.