College football's biggest season opener pits No. 1 Texas against No. 3 Ohio State. Texas, a preseason underdog, faces the reigning national champion Buckeyes. The game features star players Arch Manning (Texas QB) and Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State WR). This highly anticipated matchup, with SEC and Big Ten pride at stake, will determine who starts the 2025 season strong. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET.

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