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The No. 1 Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, will visit Arch Manning and the No. 4 Longhorns
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Arch Manning will look to snap the Longhorns' losing streak against Ohio State (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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The Ohio State Buckeyes will visit the Texas Longhorns for one of the most anticipated early matchups of the college football season. The Buckeyes and the Longhorns handidly won their first games against their respective opponents, setting up each team’s first real test of the season.
Both the Buckeyes and Longhorns have some serious starpower on their teams; Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, quarterback Julian Sayin, and Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning are among the favorites for the Heisman Trophy.
At a Glance: How to Watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns
- Date, Time: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling, ESPN Unlimited
The last time the two teams met, Ohio State had the home advantage, beating the Longhorns 14-7. With home field advantage this time around, Texas heads into this matchup the slight favorites. Should they lose to the Buckeyes, it’ll mark their third consecutive loss to Ohio State.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns Date, Time, TV Channel
ABC will air coverage of the game will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 12. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe, and Laura Rutledge will serve as announcers for the game.
Where to Stream Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns
If you don’t have cable or an antenna, you can catch the game live with a free trial or subscription to a live-TV streaming service that carries ABC. Options with free trials include DirecTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. Other options include Sling and ESPN Unlimited, which are more affordable but don’t offer free trials. These are some of the best options.
editor’s Pick
DirecTV
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ $64.99+/month
Fubo
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ $64.99+/month
YouTube TV
➤ Free trial
➤ $64.99+/month
Sling
➤ $19.99+/month
➤ Up to 46 channels
ESPN Unlimited
➤ $31.99+/month
➤ Available with Disney+ and Hulu bundle
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