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TexasOhio State Slated for ABC Primetime on Sept. 12, 2026

ESPN will bring College GameDay to Austin for the sixth meeting between the programs.

Overview

  • The SEC and ESPN announced Tuesday that Texas will host Ohio State on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET) on ABC.
  • ESPN's College GameDay will originate from Austin for the matchup, adding a high-profile stage to the non-conference game.
  • The game extends a run of consecutive meetings to a third straight season and registers as the sixth contest in the series.
  • Ohio State won 14-7 in 2025 in Columbus, when Julian Sayin threw for 126 yards and a touchdown and Arch Manning passed for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
  • Texas also set a 6:30 p.m. CT ABC kickoff for its Nov. 27 trip to Texas A&M, reflecting a primetime push for marquee games across its schedule.