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Ohio State vs Texas 2025: Key Players and X-Factors to Watch

by: Charlie Williams08/27/25
NCAA Football: Cotton Bowl-Ohio State at Texas
Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) and safety Caleb Downs (2) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

When Ohio State meets Texas in 2025, the spotlight will shine on stars like Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Jeremiah Smith. But hidden players such as Carnell Tate, Arvell Reese, Jermaine Matthews Jr., and a deep edge rotation featuring Caden Curry, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., and CJ Hicks could be just as important.