The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes kick off their 2025 season with a heavyweight clash against preseason No. 1 Texas in the Horseshoe. It’s the fifth meeting between the two storied programs, and history says the stakes are massive — in three of the last four, the winner has gone on to play for a national title. With College GameDay in town for Lee Corso’s final headgear pick, Arch Manning stepping into the spotlight, and Julian Sayin making his first start as Ohio State’s quarterback, the stage is set for one of the most anticipated season openers in recent memory.