College football is hitting high gear in Week 2, headlined by a massive non-conference showdown on Saturday when the Ohio State Buckeyes visit the Texas Longhorns in Austin.
The powerhouse programs meet in a marquee matchup featuring serious national championship implications. Ohio State enters Saturday’s contest looking to build on its early-season momentum with quarterback Julian Sayin directing the Buckeyes' high-powered attack, while Texas counters with quarterback Arch Manning leading Steve Sarkisian's high-explosive offense at home.
Ohio State vs. Texas will air nationally on ABC with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. U.S. viewers can stream the game on the ESPN app via provider login or stream through major live TV streaming platforms.
Here's a full breakdown of the best ways to watch and live stream tonight's game. We broke down the matchup in full with our computer picks and expert Ohio State vs. Texas predictions ahead of kickoff.
Ohio State vs Texas game info
| Location: | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX |
| Date: | Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff: | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | ABC |
| Live stream: | ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited |
How to live stream Ohio State vs Texas
The marquee matchup airs nationally on ABC, meaning you can easily stream it live through the ESPN App or ESPN digital platforms by logging in with valid TV provider credentials or an ESPN package.
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Ohio State vs Texas past results
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2025 | Ohio State 14, Texas 7 |
| January 10, 2025 | Ohio State 28, Texas 14 |
| January 5, 2009 | Texas 24, Ohio State 21 |
| September 9, 2006 | Ohio State 24, Texas 7 |
| September 10, 2005 | Texas 25, Ohio State 22 |
Ohio State leads the overall series 3–2.
