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Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State in Saturday showdown

9/10/2026

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Texas Hosts Ohio

Texas will host No. 1 Ohio State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday night.
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has only seven catches for 46 yards this season.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning aims to out-perform Ohio State’s Julian Sayin.
Coach Steve Sarkisian says the game is a defining statement win for his tenure.

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Republicans Convene

Republicans expect about 20,000 participants at the Dallas midterm convention.
Texas donors contributed $29 million, about one-third of the RNC’s individual funds since early 2025.
The National Republican Congressional Committee charges each House GOP member a $25,000 fee to attend.
Democrats will hold two daily news conferences near the convention to promote their midterm narrative.
Rep. James Talarico launched a “Love Thy Neighbor” grocery drive, calling the GOP event a “Billionaire Ball.”

History

Historical Context

In 1994, the Texas Longhorns clinched the Southwest Conference championship with a 10-1 record, elevating the program to national fame. That year, the Republican Revolution flipped 54 House seats, granting the GOP a majority and prompting record-breaking fundraising of $1 billion nationwide. Now, Texas commands headlines as Steve Sarkisian’s Longhorns face Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith in Dallas, while the Republican Committee and NRCC host a $29 million convention. These parallel spectacles underscore Texas’s enduring role as a political fundraising hub and a premier stage for collegiate football, shaping national narratives for years ahead.

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Texas Hosts Ohio

Texas will host No. 1 Ohio State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday night.
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has only seven catches for 46 yards this season.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning aims to out-perform Ohio State’s Julian Sayin.
Coach Steve Sarkisian says the game is a defining statement win for his tenure.

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