COLUMBUS, Ohio — Saturday’s clash between Ohio State and Texas is more than just a marquee season opener. It’s a rematch of last season’s Cotton Bowl, where Ohio State defeated Texas in a College Football Playoff semifinal en route to winning the national championship

That victory cemented the Buckeyes’ dominance, but Texas has reloaded and enters this season ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll, while Ohio State sits at No. 3, setting the stage for a top-tier showdown with playoff implications.

Quarterbacks will headline Saturday’s showdown in Columbus, with Ohio State’s Julian Sayin set to debut against Texas star Arch Manning. The Buckeyes passed on recruiting Manning, adding intrigue to this high-profile clash.

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