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The Crimson Tide’s 2026 slate opens with Eastern Carolina before a punishing five‑game run that includes Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, LSU and Vanderbilt, setting the stage for a season that could define the program’s championship aspirations.
Ohio State and Texas will meet on Sept. 12, 2026 in a primetime showdown that promises another chapter in their storied rivalry.
During a recent interview with Matt Hayes, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian decried the uneven academic standards across programs, pointing to Ole Miss as a contrasting example. His comments coincided with a surge in transfer portal activity that saw Texas secure 22 commitments while Ole Miss added 29, prompting reactions from new coaches Pete Golding and Jon Sumrall.
Ohio State will travel to Austin on September 12 for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC, where ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live, marking the third consecutive year the teams have met.
The Buckeyes and Longhorns meet on Sept. 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Austin, Texas, with both teams entering the game among the nation's elite.
The primetime matchup pits the nation’s top team against a top‑three rival, reviving last year’s narrow victory and promising a high‑stakes broadcast.
Steve Sarkisian decries the opaque selection process that left the Texas Longhorns out of the playoff despite a strong schedule, pointing to the inclusion of Miami and others as evidence of inconsistency.
The NCAA's decision to eliminate the spring transfer portal window has stripped eight major programs of a key tool, forcing coaches and players to adjust under heightened pressure.