Matthew McConaughey, Glen Powell and more celebrities at Ohio State-Texas game

The stars are out again for a highly anticipated matchup of Ohio State football and Texas. After making the trip to Columbus for Ohio State's 14-7 victory last season, movie stars Matthew McConaughey and Glen Powell once more showed up to support their beloved Longhorns. See which celebrities are in

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The stars are out again for a highly anticipated matchup of Ohio State football and Texas.

After making the trip to Columbus for Ohio State's 14-7 victory last season, movie stars Matthew McConaughey and Glen Powell once more showed up to support their beloved Longhorns.

See which celebrities are in Austin for the Ohio State-Texas game below.

Celebrities at Ohio State-Texas football game

Matthew McConaughey, actor

Connor has an ABSOLUTE leg, might be the best kick we've had! 💪

$600K to him and $600K to charity 💰@PatMcAfeeShow | @KirkHerbstreit | @McConaughey pic.twitter.com/SeSEiAUmSV
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 12, 2026

Woody Harrelson, actor

You know where we are🤘 pic.twitter.com/a0yi00w3bT
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 12, 2026

Glen Powell, actor

TEXAS IS READY TO PARTY 🤘@glenpowell is taking Texas over Ohio State 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BGzb5HDOTO
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 12, 2026

Powell appeared on "College Gameday" as the celebrity guest picker for the Ohio State-Texas

game. To no one's surprise, Powell predicted a Longhorns victory.

Ted Cruz, Texas state senator

Ted Cruz walks on field before the game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Cruz appeared on "College Gameday" and predicted a 21-10 Longhorns victory.

Kevin Durant, basketball player for Houston Rockets

KD got eligibility? 😂

Kevin Durant is back where it all started for Ohio State-Texas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/utjIi8JnwJ

— ESPN (@espn) September 12, 2026

Joey Galloway, former Ohio State wide receiver

Former Ohio State wide receiver Joey Galloway, now an ESPN analyst, walks across the field prior to the NCAA football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026.

Pat McAfee, ESPN personality

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith shakes hands with ESPN personality Pat McAfee prior to the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026.