Texas Hosts No. 1 Ohio State Before 100,000 Fans in 2026 Austin Rematch
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 12
Texas Hosts No. 1 Ohio State Before 100,000 Fans in 2026 Austin Rematch
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 12
Summary
Saturday night’s Austin showdown pits No. 4 Texas against No. 1 Ohio State in a rematch both programs have circled since last season’s flat meeting in Columbus.
More than $40 million in 2026 roster spending and the spotlight on quarterbacks Arch Manning and Julian Sayin have turned the game into an early measuring stick for national-title ambitions.
1,234 miles from Columbus, Ohio State fans have flooded Austin for the Top-5 matchup, with one group telling OutKick it spent about $22,000 on an Airbnb and $3,000 on tickets.
More than 100,000 fans are expected at DKR Stadium, framing the game as both an SEC-Big Ten showcase and a test of whether either contender already looks like a true championship team.
Despite Ohio State's top ranking and home-field advantage, why are advanced metrics and betting markets suddenly favoring a revenge-driven Texas squad?
Will Arch Manning's revamped offense finally overcome Ohio State, or will Jeremiah Smith expose Texas' vulnerable secondary in Columbus?