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Colin Simmons Tells Ohio State “We’re Coming” Ahead of Week 2 Rematch

His comments position the early-season game as a test of Texas’ offseason coaching hires and transfer upgrades.

Nov 22, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Colin Simmons (1) reacts after a fumble was recovered for a touchdown during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • In early June 2026, Simmons told On3 that “we’re coming” and vowed revenge for Texas’ 14-7 loss to Ohio State in the 2025 season opener.
  • The Longhorns will open the 2026 season at home against Texas State and then host Ohio State in Week 2, a matchup being framed by Texas as an early barometer for the team.
  • Simmons is coming off a 12-sack season that made him the SEC’s sack leader and he singled out personal and team goals that include winning a national championship.
  • Texas has reshaped its staff and roster in the offseason, adding defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and a top-10 transfer portal class that coaches and players say address last season’s shortcomings.
  • Early betting lines and pundit chatter show Texas as a narrow favorite but the outcome of the Week 2 game could set the tone for the Longhorns’ College Football Playoff hopes and public expectations.