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September 12, 2026 β’ DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes (1-1) takes on Texas Longhorns (2-0) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Texas Longhorns
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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OHI
|
10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
|
TEX
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 24 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:04
Connor Hawkins 26 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:39
Ja'Kobi Jackson 8 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
5:42
Gianni Spetic 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:41
Connor Hawkins 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:10
Jeremiah Smith 19 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
8:09
Connor Hawkins 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:19
Ryan Wingo 3 Yd pass from Arch Manning (Gianni Spetic Kick)
Score
7:14
Hollywood Smothers 1 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick)
Score
0:25
Hollywood Smothers 1 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Ohio State Buckeyes
VS
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Texas Longhorns
Projected Score
OHI 27
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TEX 33
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Texas Longhorns scoring offense aligns well against Ohio State Buckeyes defense.
- Texas Longhorns offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Texas Longhorns passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Ohio State Buckeyes controls the trenches in the run game.
Ohio State Buckeyes
STAT
Texas Longhorns
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Texas Longhorns plays on familiar turf at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Could Win
Ohio State Buckeyes will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Texas Longhorns Could Win
Texas Longhorns scoring offense aligns well against Ohio State Buckeyes defense.
Deciding Factor
Texas Longhorns offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
105,044
Closing Odds
Line: TEX -2.5 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Ohio State Buckeyes Leaders
Luke Fahey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Favour Akih
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
David Adolph
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Texas Longhorns Leaders
Dia Bell
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Carson Berger
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Rett Andersen
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ohio State Buckeyes (32.6%)
Texas Longhorns (67.4%)
Total Submissions: 29 circles
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