Has anyone ever seen such a incredible number of headlines related to a redshirt sophomore with just two college starts under his belt so far, and who’s on the verge of his NCAA season opener. It’s a debut as much as it is a revenge game, after the Buckeyes eliminated the Texas Longhorns in the semifinals round of the College Football Playoff before going on to win a championship over Notre Dame.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: After Ohio State game, will Texas avoid
scheduling big-name opponents?
Austin American-Statesman: Why a battle on the sidelines could decide Texas football vs Ohio State
Austin American-Statesman: How healthy is Texas football entering showdown vs Ohio State?
Dallas Morning News: As training wheels come off Arch Manning, he may be set to become Texas’ best QB ever
247Sports: National media, 247Sports predictions for Texas vs. Ohio State in Week 1 clash
247Sports: Chip Shots: Cole Hutson’s experienced leadership on Texas’ offensive line could prove invaluable at Ohio State
247Sports: In order to slow Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith, Texas DBs are focused on winning both pre-and-post snap
Inside Texas: The latest Texas Longhorns team intel ahead of the season-opener versus Ohio State
Inside Texas: Five matchups that will determine the winner of Texas vs Ohio State
Inside Texas: Texas vs Ohio State: Buckeyes with Lone Star roots carry motivation
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Injury reports differ for Texas LT Trevor Goosby
Texas fans predicting upset in Columbus
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
Inside Texas: Recruiting Humidor: Texas-Ohio State recruiting battles in 2027
Inside Texas: Look at the Texas-Ohio State recruiting battles on the Buckeyes roster
Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns Recruiting Intel: Oregon commit to watch Horns, 2027 RB and OL targets talk UT
SEC SHOWDOWN
Inside Texas: SEC Power Rankings: A look at the conference before the regular season
Rock M Nation: Mizzou quarterback battle comes to unsatisfying conclusion
Red Cup Rebellion: Red Cup Predictions: How will Ole Miss football fare in 2025?
Rocky Top Talk: Tennessee vs. Syracuse: Game and score predictions
Anchor Of Gold: Lessons in Vanderbilt Football: Preseason
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Alabama vs Florida State Preview: Q&A with Tomahawk Nation
Dawg Sports: Georgia vs. Marshall Key matchups
A Sea Of Blue: Maggie Davis joins Bleav in Kentucky to preview the Wildcats’ 2025 season opener
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are looking for a ‘miracle’ at the Dutch Grand Prix
SB Nation: Top women’s basketball freshman guarantees Elite Eight trip for her SEC squad
SB Nation: What scares college football expert Ethan Young about NIL and the future of the sport?
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Arch Manning has so far reminded us of the value of his name.
