According to their matchup predictor tool, the Longhorns are being given a slight advantage. ESPN has given Texas a 53.3 percent chance to come out on top, as opposed to Ohio State's 46.7 percent chance. It's just a prediction. No one can truly predict how a game will turn out.

Game week is almost here. Here's how Ohio State is shaping up at some key positions, including a surprisingly loaded group of tight ends.

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach believes Sarkisian will reach the National Championship Game and beat the Clemson Tigers for its first title since 2005.

Texas' 2005 title run started in Columbus, where Arch Manning and the Longhorns look to build a new legacy in '25.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sophomore Julian Sayin will be Ohio State football’s starting quarterback vs. Texas, coach Ryan Day announced Monday. The decision came from Day after Sayin spent the offseason battling junior Lincoln Kienholz for the title of QB1.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates a first down catch beside Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Terry Jones Jr. (12) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15.

Auburn landed a commitment from five-star class of 2026 defensive back prospect Bralan Womack Thursday. Womack announced the news live on CBS Sports HQ. Womack, the No. 15 overall prospect and No. 1 safety in the country, picked the Tigers over finalists Ohio State, Texas A&M and Florida .

After losing three key starters from a year ago, the Ohio State OL is still taking shape. Let's break down a reworked, but experienced group.