Daily Buckeye Blitz: 5 Keys to an Ohio State Victory Over Texas in Austin

What must Ohio State do to beat Texas for the third consecutive time? Number-one Ohio State travels to Austin for a top-five showdown against Arch Manning and the fourth-ranked Longhorns. Joe breaks down five keys to a Buckeye victory, beginning with an unsettled offensive line's attempt to contain elite Texas pass rusher Colin Simmons. Can Julian Sayin attack more aggressively than he did last season? How will Texas defend Jeremiah Smith? Can Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss punish that extra attention? And will Matt Patricia make Manning uncomfortable again? We also examine Ohio State's need to contain Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, generate disciplined pressure, establish a consistent running game and withstand the opening surge inside Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Joe finishes with his final score prediction for Ohio State–Texas. Friday, September 11, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast 📺 Watch On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com ⭐️ Find Us Here https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast