- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Point Spread: Longhorns favored by 2.0 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 48
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This Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Texas Longhorns (1-0) are set to clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Buckeyes enter the game as underdogs by 2 points, with an over/under set at 48.
Ohio State comes into this game boasting a 1-0 record for the season. In their last outing, they dominated the Ball State Cardinals, finishing with a decisive score of 56-3. Defensively, the Buckeyes allowed just 45 yards on 23 rush attempts, averaging an impressive 2.0 yards per carry. They also conceded 20 completions from 37 attempts, resulting in a total of 120 passing yards and a completion rate of 54.1%. The Buckeyes executed 72 plays, amassing a total of 671 yards. On the ground, Ohio State executed 35 carries for 237 yards, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt.
The Buckeyes have accumulated a total of 671 yards this season. In terms of scoring breakdown, Ohio State has tallied 5 touchdown passes and 3 rushing touchdowns, while committing just 1 turnover. The team has recorded 32 first downs and faced 9 penalties amounting to 81 yards. Offensively, they average 237.0 rushing yards per game, making them the 37th-ranked team in this statistic. Currently, the Ohio State Buckeyes lead the nation with an impressive average of 56.0 points scored per game.
Defensively, the Buckeyes are ranked 14th nationally by allowing just 3.0 points per game. They yield an average of 2.0 yards per rushing attempt and 45.0 rushing yards per contest. In total, they have surrendered only 45 rushing yards across their first game. Through the air, the Buckeyes allowed 120 passing yards, ranking them 36th in FBS. They consistently concede 120.0 yards via the passing game, maintaining a completion percentage against of 54.1%. Overall, they are allowing 165.0 total yards per game, placing them 20th in college football, with no touchdowns surrendered through the air or on the ground.
The Longhorns also enter this matchup with a record of 1-0. In their most recent game, they secured a dominant victory against the Texas State Bobcats, wrapping things up with a score of 59-7. Texas accumulated 516 yards while running 70 plays, averaging 7.4 yards per play. The Longhorns achieved 4.3 yards per rushing attempt for a total of 156 yards on 36 carries. Defensively, they faced 41 rushing attempts totaling 161 yards (3.9 yards per rush). Texas’s secondary allowed a completion percentage of 69.0%, giving up 188 yards on 20 of 29 passing attempts.
The Texas Longhorns average 516.0 yards per game, which positions them 36th in FBS standings. The Texas offense has committed 4 penalties resulting in 35 yards, ranking them 105th in this area. They average 156.0 rushing yards per game and have recorded 1 interception while enjoying the benefit of no fumbles. Thus far, they have achieved 26 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Longhorns rank 17th in FBS with an impressive average of 59.0 points per game. This season, they have generated a total of 360 passing yards.
Defensively, Texas has allowed 161 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown this season. They have yet to concede any passing touchdowns and average 188.0 passing yards allowed per game, placing them at 69th in FBS. So far, they have registered 2 fumbles and 1 interception. The Longhorns defense has seen action on the field for 70 plays, which ranks them 91st nationally. They allow an average of 7.0 points per game, placing them 25th in the country.
Who’s going to prevail in the Buckeyes vs Longhorns college football game against the spread?
Expert Prediction: Take the Longhorns -2.0
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