It is going down for the third straight season, folks! Saturday marks another chapter in the intense Ohio State-Texas rivalry, and this one feels huge. These two giants are squaring off once more, and if you think the Longhorns aren’t ready, then you haven’t been paying attention.
The Buckeye Wall Arch Manning Has to Climb
Let’s be real, this rivalry has been all Buckeyes lately. In 2024, Ohio State knocked Texas out of the College Football Playoff semifinals with a dominant 28-14 win. Then last season, when they met in Columbus, the Buckeyes stifled the Longhorns in a low-scoring 14-7 battle. And guess who was under center for that 2025 matchup? None other than Arch Manning. It was his first start of the season, sure, but the numbers don’t lie. He finished with only 170 yards through the air, just one touchdown, and one interception. The dude didn’t look comfortable at all, and Ohio State gave him absolutely nothing.
Longhorns Are Fired Up and Arch Is Ready to Prove It
This year’s battle is happening in Austin, Texas, and the Longhorns are absolutely buzzing. Wide receiver Cam Coleman didn’t mince words, telling reporters point blank, “we’re coming.” You gotta love that energy! And quarterback Arch Manning himself knows exactly what these games mean. “This is why you come to a school like Texas, playing these big-time games,” he said. You can tell he’s highly motivated to show how much he’s grown since last year and to potentially deliver a massive win over one of the best teams in the country. This isn’t just another game for Manning, it’s a chance for redemption.
Can Manning flip the script? Will Texas finally get one over on their rivals? This is why we watch college football, right? Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. Don’t miss it, because who knows, we could even see a round four in the College Football Playoff down the line if things line up. That’s a showdown to dream about.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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