Texas Faces Ohio State for National Stage | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Texas Longhorns, ranked fourth, face off against top-ranked Ohio State in a high-stakes showdown that could catapult them into the national championship conversation—something they haven’t achieved since 2005. After recent losses to both Ohio State and Georgia, head coach Steve Sarkisian is under pressure to break a two-year losing streak against elite programs. Freshman running back Derrek Cooper, sidelined last week with an ankle injury, appears ready to play after showing up at practice, offering a crucial boost. With fans and players alike on edge, this game is the moment Texas either proves it belongs among the nation’s best or hits another major hurdle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/579073a987ff009c