Ohio State picks up 14-7 win over top-ranked Texas

Final Stats

Ohio State’s defense held Texas to seven points and 170 passing yards. The Longhorns converted 5 of 14 third downs with four turnovers on downs.

Final: Ohio State 14, Texas 7

Ohio State has now won 26 straight season openers, the longest active streak in the FBS.

4Q, 1:27: Texas turnover on downs

With Ohio State coming with pressure, Arch Manning was forced to dump off the ball to tight end Jack Endries for a 3-yard gain, five yards short of a first down. The 4th-down stop gives Ohio State the ball on its 47-yard line.

4Q, 2:00: Texas driving

Arch Manning connected with Cal transfer tight end Jack Endries for a 30-yard pick up, putting the ball on the Texas 42-yard line going into the 2-minute time out.

4Q, 2:26: Ohio State punts

Following the Texas touchdown, Ohio State went a quick 3-and-out. Texas takes over on its 15-yard line with 2:26 remaining to play.

🚨 4Q, 3:28: Ohio State 14, Texas 7

Trying to bring Texas back down 14 points, Arch Manning connected on a 32-yard touchdown pass to Parker Livingstone. The touchdown stood following video review. Ohio State leads 14-7 with less than four minutes to play.

4Q, 7:56: Texas stopped in red zone

Arch Manning tried to go for it all on a 4th-and-3 from inside the red zone. The quarterback targeted Parker Livingstone, who had one-on-one coverage, but the pass fell incomplete in the end zone as the Longhorns were stopped inside the red zone. Ohio State will take over on its 9-yard line.

4Q, 13:08: Ohio State 14, Texas 0

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin hit wide receiver Carnell Tate in the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown. Tate bobbled the ball before securing the ball, giving the Buckeyes a 14-0 lead early in the fourth quarter.

End 3Q: Ohio State 7, Texas 0

Ohio State carries its 7-0 lead into the fourth quarter. The two teams have a combined 116 passing yards on the day.

3Q, 3:01: Arch Manning picked off

With a 2nd-and-12 late in the second quarter, Arch Manning was picked off on an intended pass to DeAndre Moore Jr. by Ohio State defensive back Jermain Mathews Jr. Ohio State takes over from its 32-yard line.

Ohio State avoids safety

Ohio State avoided a safety midway through the third quarter due to both teams being called for penalties, offsetting a holding call that would have resulted in a safety since it was on the goal line.

3Q, 6:40: Ohio State goal line stand

Steve Sarkisian opted to go for it on 4th-and-1 from the Ohio State 1-yard line. The Longhorns could not convert, however, as an Arch Manning quarterback run was stuffed by Caden Curry and Lorenzo Styles Jr. The Buckeyes will take over from their 1-yard line holding onto a 7-0 lead.

Ohio State EDGE Kenyatta Jackson in medical tent

With Ohio State trying to hold off a Texas touchdown inside the 10-yard line, Ohio State EDGE Kenyatta Jackson went down with an injury. He’s now in the medical tent.

Arch Manning picks up first down

Early in the third quarter, Arch Manning picked up a Texas first down on a 15-yard scramble.

3Q, 13:43: Texas forces 3-and-out

On their first drive of the second half, the Buckeyes went a quick three-and-out with a pass breakup from Malik Muhammad, forcing a punt. Texas will take over from its 29-yard line.

Texas held scoreless in first half

HT: Ohio State 7, Texas 0

Ohio State has 103 yards to Texas’ 79 yards. Arch Manning has been held to 5 of 10 passing for 26 yards. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has three catches on six targets for 27 yards. West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson has 31 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries for Ohio State.

2Q, 8:57: Arch Manning sacked on 3rd down

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese sacked Arch Manning on 3rd-and-10, forcing Texas to punt from its 46-yard line. Reese has four tackles in the first half. Ohio State takes over from its 2-yard line.

🚨 2Q, 8:57: Ohio State 7, Texas 0

A CJ Donaldson run from 1-yard out on 4th-and-1 gave Ohio State the first lead of the game. It capped off a 13-play, 80-yard drive spanning over eight minutes. The Buckeyes lead 7-0 with 8:57 remaining in the first half.

Ohio State celebrates 2024 national title

End 1Q: Ohio State 0, Texas 0

Ohio State faces a 2nd-and-5 from its 44-yard line following the quarter break. The Longhorns and Buckeyes each have just 50 yards after the first quarter.

1Q, 3:35: Ohio State punts

The Buckeyes have dropped three of the five passes Julian Sayin has thrown in the first quarter. Two of those drops have been by star receiver Jeremiah Smith, both coming on the last drive. Texas takes over on its 25-yard line.

Ohio State misses open Jeremiah Smith on 4th down

On Ohio State’s 4th-and-1, quarterback Julian Sayin targeted tight end Max Klare instead of a streaking Jeremiah Smith.

1Q, 8:29: Ohio State fails to convert 4th-and-1

Facing a 4th-and-1 from the Texas 49-yard line, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin’s pass to tight end Max Klare was dropped, forcing the turnover on downs. Texas will take over with 8:20 to play in the first quarter.

1Q, 10:32: Ohio State forces turnover on downs

Deciding to go for it on 4th-and-1, Texas running back CJ Baxter was stopped by Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese for the stop. Ohio State will take over from its 42-yard line.

1Q, 13:30: Texas converts on 4th-and-1

Texas picks up a critical 4th-and-1 from inside its 40-yard line.

Kickoff

Ohio State wins the toss and defers. Texas is set to receive.

Lee Corso makes final headgear pick

In fitting fashion, Lee Corso picked Ohio State as his final headgear pick. Back in 1996, he put on the Brutus head in his first headgear pick.

Ohio State band flashes horns down

What to know about Arch Manning

The nephew of Peyton and Eli, Arch Manning, has started just two games in his first two seasons at Texas. He played in 10 games in 2024, taking on a role as a running quarterback. Faster than his uncles, he rushed for 108 yards and four touchdowns. He’s completed 63 of 95 pass attempts in his career for 969 yards, with nine touchdowns and two interceptions.

But he enters 2025 with major expectations circling him. He’s the Heisman frontrunner with the Longhorns facing national title expectations.

Ohio State passing game

All eyes will be on Jeremiah Smith when Ohio State is on offense, but sources have told On3 to keep tabs on Purdue transfer tight end Max Klare. He has 73 career catches for 881 yards.

Celebrities in attendance

Plenty of celebrities are in Columbus for Texas at Ohio State, including Matthew McConaughey, Mack Brown, Vince Young and Glen Powell.

Texas, Ohio State headline Week 1

The Texas at Ohio State game has been the date circled on the college football calendar all offseason. According to BetMGM, Ohio State is a 1.5-point favorite with the over-under set at 46.5 points.

Kickoff: Noon p.m. ET
TV: Fox
Broadcasters: Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt