Which station will broadcast today's Ohio State vs. Texas game? Time and television schedule for the Week 1 match
Week 1 of the 2025 college football season will include a crucial game.
On Saturday, August 30, at noon ET, Ohio Stadium in Columbus will host the "Game of the Century" between the reigning national champions and No. 2 Ohio State and top-ranked Texas.
Two possible Heisman Trophy front-runners will square off in the game: Texas QB Arch Manning and Buckeyes top receiver Jeremiah Smith. In his second season with the Buckeyes after transferring from Alabama after Nick Saban's retirement, OSU redshirt freshman Julian Sayin will make his first career start, while Manning, a redshirt sophomore, will be making his third career start.
The following information will help you view Saturday's Ohio State vs. Texas college football game in Week 1:
Which station will broadcast today's Ohio State vs. Texas game?
TV network: FOX Livestream: Fubo (free trial) | Fox Sports Go app
The Week 1 national matchup between the defending national champion Ohio State and Texas will be broadcast on Fox. Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt have the call for the game, with Jenny Taft working as the sideline reporter.
The game can be streamed on Fubo, which carries Fox and offers a free trial to new subscribers, and the Fox Sports Go app (with a TV login).
Ohio State vs Texas time today
Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
Start time: Noon ET
The Buckeyes will host the Longhorns with the scheduled kickoff time at noon ET from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State vs Texas predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Aug. 26
Texas 31, Ohio State 21: Arch Manning leads the Longhorns to an upset win on the road with a four-touchdown performance.
Spread: Ohio State (-2.5)
Over/under: 47.5
Moneyline: Ohio State (-120); Texas (+100)
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