who'll be Texas' left and right tackles and even the fate of the kicking game since struggling Bert Auburn was replaced by Will Stone. And who's Texas' next game going to be against? These same Ohio State Buckeyes, Aug. 30 in Columbus.

There will surely be quite a few changes made by both of these sides over the offseason that alters this line, but since they are fresh off a title victory, Ohio State is going to open as the favorite. It also doesn't help Texas that their starting quarterback, Quinn Ewers, won't be returning to the team after he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ohio State fans headed to Crossroads Pub in Jacksontown to watch Jack Sawyer play for Ohio State in the national championship game.

Who will win the college football national championship next season? Look at early odds for every team, with Ohio State and Texas the favorites.

Texas will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Friday as an underdog for the first time since their win over Alabama in 2023. The Buckeyes have NFL talent in spades; some will be drafted this year and others are simply waiting to become ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes have won the College Football National Championship. The Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 34-23. Following the game, USC

Years from now, when Ohio State fans reminisce about their 2024 four-round Playoff run, the first play that comes to mind will either be Jack Sawyer’s field-long scoop and score against Texas or Howard to Jeremiah Smith for 57 yards to set up Jayden Fielding ’s championship-sealing field goal.

Is this the best Ohio State team ever? Who knows? The Super Sophs of 1968 were damn impressive. The 2002 Buckeyes were tough as nails and the 2014 edition beat Alabama. Nuff said. I can’t speak for 1942, 1954 and 1957, but I wouldn’t bet against them.

On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

The Texas Longhorns will have the opportunity for a rematch against a Buckeyes team that cut their national championship journey short come Aug. 30.

Texas football is experiencing the kind of success they haven't had since the Mack Brown era after recording two consecutive 10-win seasons.