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Cam Coleman Issues Warning Ahead of Texas-Ohio State Showdown
9/8/2026, 5:56:21 AM
Texas vs. Ohio State: The Upcoming Clash
Texas (ranked No. 5) will host top-ranked Ohio State (ranked No. 1) on Saturday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET in Austin. Both teams entered Week 2 after dominant openings—Texas beat Texas State 59-7, while Ohio State routed Ball State 56-3. This is the third meeting in three seasons; Ohio State leads the series 3-2.
Background & Context
Wide receiver Cam Coleman transferred from Auburn to Texas in the offseason. He was the top-rated transfer of the 2026 college-football cycle. At Auburn he posted 93 receptions for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns over two seasons. His 2024 Auburn season yielded 598 yards and eight touchdowns on 37 catches (16.2 yd/catch); in 2025 he recorded 708 yards and five touchdowns on 56 catches (12.6 yd/catch). In his Texas debut he logged three catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns against Texas State.
Data & Statistics
- Texas offense vs. Texas State: Arch Manning completed 20-of-27 for 305 yards, four touchdowns and one interception; Coleman contributed 70 yards and two scores; Ryan Wingo added 121 yards and a touchdown; Texas amassed 516 total yards.
- Ohio State offense vs. Ball State: The Buckeyes amassed 671 yards in a 56-3 win; Jeremiah Smith recorded eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns; quarterback Julian Sayin finished 21-of-25 for 320 yards, four passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
- Rankings & betting line: Power rankings place Ohio State No. 1 and Texas No. 5. The betting line lists Texas –1.5 with an over/under of 47.5.
Official Statements & Responses
- Wide receiver Cam Coleman told reporters, “We’re coming,” signaling confidence ahead of the Buckeyes’ defense.
- College football analyst Paul Finebaum said Texas must deliver a “monster game” from quarterback Arch Manning, noting that last year’s loss still “shadows” him.
- ESPN analyst Heather Dinich stressed that Texas’ offensive line and running game need to improve to beat Ohio State.
- Former Buckeye hero Kanu acknowledged the rivalry but declined to comment further this week.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I hate to come down on Arch, but he has to have a monster game because that game last year still shadows him a little bit,” — Paul Finebaum, college football analyst
- “Well, I thought Arch was really good, but the offensive line and the running game have to be better for them to beat Ohio State,” — Heather Dinich
- “Steve Sarkisian told me a couple of months ago that game probably helped Arch Manning more than any other game.” — Heather Dinich On Arch
- “Arch, if he doesn’t shine, I think it’s going to affect him,” — Paul Finebaum, college football analyst
- “This is one of my favorite plays,” — Dan Orlovsky
Why It Matters
The contest offers Texas a chance to validate its high-profile transfer acquisitions and to re-establish a national-title trajectory after opening as a two-point home favorite. For Ohio State, a victory would extend its series dominance and reinforce its No. 1 ranking as the College Football Playoff race intensifies.
What’s Next
The Texas-Ohio State game is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with ESPN’s College GameDay broadcasting from the Texas campus earlier that day.
