The highly anticipated college football season kicks off with a blockbuster matchup between top-ranked teams, Texas and Ohio State. The defending champion Buckeyes host the #1-ranked Longhorns in a rematch of last year’s CFP semifinals.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch and bet on the game:
**When and Where:** Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET, Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH
**TV Channel:** FOX
**Streaming Options:** FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX One (free for 7 days)
**Odds:** As of August 26 on DraftKings Sportsbook, Ohio State is favored to win at home. The point spread is Ohio State -2.5, while the moneyline has Ohio State as a -135 favorite and Texas as a +114 underdog.
**Past Meetings:** The series is tied 2-2, with recent results including a 28-14 loss for Texas in 2025 and a 25-22 win for Texas in 2005.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/texas-vs-ohio-state-how-watch-tv-channel-streaming-prediction