Ohio State Opens 126th Season Monday vs. No. 19 Texas
Buckeyes Look to Start Fast Against Longhorns
The Ohio State football team will open its 126th season on Monday night when it hosts No. 19 Texas at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes are coming off a disappointing 11-2 season that ended with a loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game. They are looking to start fast in 2023 and make a run at the College Football Playoff.
Texas is also looking to bounce back from a disappointing season. The Longhorns went 5-7 in 2022 and fired head coach Steve Sarkisian. They have hired former Alabama offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to lead the program.
The game will be a good test for both teams. Ohio State has a lot of talent, but it also has some question marks. The Buckeyes lost several key players to the NFL Draft, including quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Texas has a lot of talent on its roster, but it is still a relatively young team. The Longhorns will need to play mistake-free football in order to have a chance to win.
Key Matchups to Watch
There are several key matchups to watch in this game.
- Ohio State's offense vs. Texas's defense
- Ohio State's defense vs. Texas's offense
- Ohio State's special teams vs. Texas's special teams
The Ohio State offense is one of the most explosive in the country. The Buckeyes have a lot of weapons, including quarterback Kyle McCord, running back TreVeyon Henderson, and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. The Texas defense will need to play well in order to slow down the Buckeyes' offense.
The Texas offense is also very talented. The Longhorns have a lot of speed and athleticism. The Ohio State defense will need to play well in order to slow down the Longhorns' offense.
The special teams game could also be a key factor in this game. Both teams have good special teams units. The Buckeyes have a slight edge in the kicking game, but the Longhorns have a better return game.
Prediction
This is a tough game to predict. Both teams have a lot of talent. However, I think the Ohio State Buckeyes will win the game. The Buckeyes have more experience and they are playing at home. I think the Buckeyes will win the game by a score of 35-24.
