Austin was absolutely electric on September 12, 2026, with a whole roster of stars showing up for the highly anticipated Ohio State football and Texas matchup. Movie heavyweights Matthew McConaughey and Glen Powell were spotted once again, clearly there to back their beloved Longhorns. Remember, these guys made the trip to Columbus last season for Ohio State’s 14-7 victory, so their commitment is real!
Hollywood & DC Roll Deep for the Longhorns
The celebrity presence wasn’t just McConaughey and Powell this time around. Fellow actor Woody Harrelson was there, adding to the Hollywood glam. Texas state senator Ted Cruz also walked the field, making his support known. Even Houston Rockets basketball player Kevin Durant was in the house. It was a serious turnout, making Darrell K Royal,Texas Memorial Stadium feel like the hottest ticket in town.
College Gameday’s Bold Predictions
Before kickoff, Glen Powell hit up “College Gameday” as the celebrity guest picker. He called it straight, predicting a Longhorns victory, which probably didn’t shock anyone in Texas. But Ted Cruz went even further on “College Gameday,” specifically predicting a 21-10 win for the Longhorns. That’s a bold prediction, especially with all eyes on this rivalry. Beyond the big names, ESPN personality Pat McAfee was seen shaking hands with Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and former Ohio State wide receiver and current ESPN analyst Joey Galloway walked the field too.
It was a star-studded event with some serious predictions laid out on the line. The Longhorns faithful definitely had their cheerleaders in the stands and on the sidelines, with Cruz dropping a specific score that Longhorns fans are certainly holding onto.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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