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Defending Champs Ohio State Face Preseason No. 1 Texas in Blockbuster Week 1 Clash
25 Aug
Summary
- Defending national champion Ohio State hosts preseason No. 1 Texas in a top-10 matchup
- Heisman favorite Arch Manning makes his first road start for Texas
- Ohio State must replace 14 draft picks from last year's championship team
As the 2025 college football season gets underway, one of the most anticipated games of the opening week is a top-10 clash between defending national champion Ohio State and preseason No. 1 ranked Texas. The No. 3 Buckeyes are hosting the Longhorns, who are led by Heisman Trophy favorite Arch Manning, in a game that is expected to be closely contested.
Ohio State is coming off a championship season but has had to replace 14 players who were selected in the NFL draft, including quarterback Will Howard. Julian Sayin will take over the starting QB role and has a talented receiving corps at his disposal, including standout Jeremiah Smith. Meanwhile, Texas is looking to live up to its lofty preseason ranking, with Manning making his first road start after impressing in a pair of home games last year.
The Week 1 slate is packed with other marquee matchups, including No. 8 Alabama visiting Florida State and a primetime showdown between No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson. With no NFL games this weekend, college football is set to take center stage as the new season kicks off in style.
