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Ohio State vs. Texas: No. 1 Buckeyes Face No. 5 Longhorns

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Texas will host Ohio State Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Both teams entered 1–0, with Texas ranked No. 5 and Ohio State No. 1.
Transfer receiver Cam Coleman said “We’re coming” before the game.
Prediction markets listed Texas at 52% and Ohio State at 50% to win.
Ohio State beat Texas 14–7 last season in Columbus, a loss Texas hopes to avenge.

History

Historical Context

Texas’ Cotton Bowl legacy began with its first bowl win in 1943 and peaked when the Wishbone-led Longhorns crushed Tennessee 36–13 in the 1969 Classic, securing a national title. The game also followed the 1964 #1-vs-#2 showdown with Navy, underscoring the bowl’s role in shaping Texas’ recruiting power and national prominence.

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Story summary

Texas will host Ohio State Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Both teams entered 1–0, with Texas ranked No. 5 and Ohio State No. 1.
Transfer receiver Cam Coleman said “We’re coming” before the game.
Prediction markets listed Texas at 52% and Ohio State at 50% to win.
Ohio State beat Texas 14–7 last season in Columbus, a loss Texas hopes to avenge.

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