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The wait is almost over.  Texas and Ohio State are set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. tonight, and over eight months' worth of analysis will finally be put

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Three matchups that will define No. 4 Texas vs No. 1 Ohio State

It’s been a minute since my weekly 3-2-1 Friday's during the Texas football season.  I opted not to make one for Texas State last week because,

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3-2-1: Three Things We Know, Two We Don’t and One Question We Want Answered Ahead of Ohio State

COLUMBUS — Ohio State cornerback Devin Sanchez has made his intentions clear from the opening of training camp. He couldn't be more excited for the

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Devin Sanchez locked in on Ball State as Texas matchup looms large

Let's add as much context as we possibly can to Saturday's first scrimmage. It's great to hear about who is making plays, but we need to know the

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Texas Scrimmage Intel: What We Learned From the Longhorns’ First Live Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN9oHLdyMCo  As the college football season draws near, everyone is looking for some fresh faces across the country.

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Josh Pate names potential college football breakout players for 2026 season

The Buckeyes are the preseason #1 and they're still loaded despite losing half of last year's starters to the NFL Draft.   High level recruiting and

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Opponent Fall Camp Questions: Ohio State

COLUMBUS — Ohio State cornerback Devin Sanchez can look back at his freshman season and be honest about it.  Sanchez, a former five-star prospect,

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Why Devin Sanchez is ready for sophomore breakout at Ohio State

The Big Ten is loaded with proven stars entering the 2026 season, but every year brings a new wave of breakout performers. Several league insiders

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Big Ten football 2026: CBS Sports lists 15 breakout players from league insiders

While there are always a select few stars that shine as freshmen, more times than not it takes generally college football players a couple of years

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CBS Sports identifies 17 sophomore standouts that could define 2026 college football season

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Spend any amount of time at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and you’ll hear a familiar phrase.  “You can’t have a bad day around

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It's more than just one game for Ohio State and Ryan Day as the Buckeyes look for the 'hat trick' in 2026

Let’s not overhype it — this is spring football.  But at the same time, something feels different.  When you start listening to what’s coming out of

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Texas vs Ohio State: How Spring Football Is Telling the Same Story

COLUMBUS—Ohio State has been this close to winning a mythical recruiting "championship" a handful of times in the internet recruiting era.  2002.

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Analyzing what Ohio State must do to win 2027 recruiting title

One of the nation’s top cornerback prospects is entering a pivotal stretch in his recruitment as the calendar turns toward the spring.  I caught up

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COLUMBUS — Ohio State is building toward giving freshman cornerback Devin Sanchez a larger role.  The first-year former five-star prospect and

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Devin Sanchez making case for expanded role after promising trio of appearances

When Texas meets Ohio State on Saturday, several Buckeyes with Lone Star roots will be playing with more than pride on the line. For these players,

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Texas vs Ohio State: Buckeyes with Lone Star Roots Carry Motivation

There have been a handful of recruitments involving the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes on both sides of the field before Saturday's big game

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Look at the Texas-Ohio State recruiting battles on the Buckeyes roster

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the most up-to-date EA Sports College Football 26 Freshman Rankings released on Aug. 22  EA

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COLUMBUS — Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun knows what it takes to start as a true freshman.   He was a 10-game starter for Ole Miss during

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Devin Sanchez 'poised for big-time moments' ahead of Ohio State debut

On3 has assembled the comprehensive Preseason True Freshman All-American Team for 2025.  Led by On3’s Clark Brooks, Rivals National Scout Cody

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There are few things more exciting for college football fans than watching superstars emerge in real-time. On Monday, ESPN projected the top 10

ESPN ranks Top 10 freshmen in college football, names 15 to watch

COLUMBUS — The hype was always going to be off the charts for Devin Sanchez's freshman season at Ohio State.  It's one step closer to becoming much

Ohio State freshman cornerback Devin Sanchez loses black stripe

College football programs across the country open training camp this week. It provides the chance for the depth chart to sort itself out and for some

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True freshmen who could start Week 1 of 2025 college football season

Texas has without a doubt expanded its recruiting reach nationally. From California to North Carolina, the Longhorns are looking all over the country

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How talented is the state of Texas in 2026 and 2027 compared to years past?

COLUMBUS — Devin Sanchez didn't do himself any favors by wearing the No. 4 jersey at Ohio State.   He was already drawing "Jeremiah Smith of the

Devin Sanchez has big plans for first season at Ohio State

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Devin Sanchez has athleticism in his DNA. His mother, Deetra, was a 200- and 400-meter sprinter at UTEP. His father, Daniel, played football at UTEP and still coaches high school football in the Houston area. Sanchez takes after his mother with his speed. He is known as one of the fastest players in the Lone Star State with a personal best 10.8 second 100-meter time. He also anchored North Shore’s 4-by-100, 4-by-200 and 4-by-400 relay teams, guiding the last two to the regional finals. “Education is really important to us,” Daniel Sanchez told Our Esquina. “My wife and I being former athletes, we both understand sports is another avenue to open up opportunities. We push it. All it can do is open doors.” Sanchez first burst onto the Texas high school football scene as a freshman at powerhouse North Shore. He earned playing time in the 2021 state championship season and then earned all-everything honors in a 2022 season that ended with a heartbreaking loss in the state title game. “Not many sophomores get to start on varsity, especially here in Texas where the ball is the best in the country," Sanchez told Vype. "Playing in a state championship against Duncanville last year was eye-opening. After that, I realized I could be one of the top DBs in the country.”

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Devin Sanchez's high end combination of size, length and top-end speed reminds us of Christian Gonzalez. Both have similar stature, length and athleticism at the same stage. Gonzalez was thicker and played more on offense and special teams, while Sanchez is more polished as a corner at the same stage.  