The Texas Longhorns will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. This game is set for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. It will be held at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH, and will be broadcast on FOX. The Longhorns are ranked #1 in the AP and Coaches Polls, while the Buckeyes hold the #3 and #2 spots, respectively.

Texas vs. Ohio State Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Texas Longhorns +106. Texas had a perfect road record last season. They are ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls, making them a strong choice.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 47.5. Both teams have strong defenses, with Ohio State allowing only 206 points last season. This suggests a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Texas Longhorns are ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls.
• The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked #3 in the AP Poll and #2 in the Coaches Poll.
• Texas Longhorns had a perfect 6-0 road record last season.
• Ohio State Buckeyes had an 8-1 record at home last season.
• In their last postseason game, Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal.

Texas vs Ohio State Preview

The Texas Longhorns are ready to start their 2025 season with high expectations. They hold the top spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Last season, they finished with a 13-3 record, going undefeated on the road. They will aim to carry that momentum into Ohio Stadium. The Longhorns’ last game against Ohio State ended in a loss, so they will be looking for a different outcome this time.

Ohio State Buckeyes enter the game ranked #3 in the AP Poll and #2 in the Coaches Poll. They finished last season with a 14-2 record and a strong home performance of 8-1. They are coming off a win in the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Buckeyes will have the home-field advantage and hope to start the season with a win against the top-ranked Longhorns.

Ohio State Buckeyes: Home Team Insights

The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked #3 in the AP Poll and #2 in the Coaches Poll. They play in the Big Ten Conference and call Ohio Stadium their home. Last season, they finished with a strong record of 14-2, including an 8-1 home record.

Will Howard is the team’s top quarterback, having played 16 games with 4010 passing yards, ranking 6th in the league. He threw 35 touchdowns, which placed him 4th overall. His performance earned him 345.6 fantasy points, the highest on the team.

The Buckeyes excelled on both offense and defense last season. They scored 571 points, ranking 2nd in the league, and their defense allowed 206 points, ranking 50th. They also recorded 53 sacks, placing them 2nd in that category.

Texas Longhorns: Away Team Overview

The Texas Longhorns hold the top spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They are part of the Southeastern Conference and play at the Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Last season, the Longhorns had a 13-3 record and went undefeated on the road with a 6-0 record.

Quinn Ewers leads the Longhorns at quarterback. He played 14 games, throwing for 3,472 yards and 31 touchdowns. He ranks first on the team in both passing yards and touchdowns, with 242.7 fantasy points.

The Longhorns’ offense scored 528 points last season, ranking 5th in the league. Their defense allowed 245 points, placing them 58th. The team also tallied 46 sacks and 22 interceptions, ranking 4th and 23rd in those categories.

Final Betting Pick

The Texas Longhorns are a solid pick for the money line at +106. They were perfect on the road last season, going 6-0. Being ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls shows their strength. This ranking can give them confidence as they play away from home.

The under 47.5 total points is a good choice because both teams have strong defenses. Ohio State allowed only 206 points last season, which ranks them 50th in points against. Texas also has a strong defense, ranking 58th in points against. This suggests the game might not have many points scored.

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