Ohio State vs. Texas is the must-watch Week 1 clash of the 2025 season, and the kickoff time has reportedly been revealed.
Ohio State vs. Texas: Kickoff Time Revealed for Week 1 Showdown
The Ohio State Buckeyes will kick off their 2025 season with a marquee matchup against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium. According to On3 Texas insider Eric Nahlin, Fox Sports has secured the game for its “Big Noon Kickoff” slot, setting the stage for a high-stakes noon showdown.
.@InsideTexas hears that Texas vs. Ohio State on August 30 is slated for Big Noon Kickoff on Fox, per @EricNahlin
That's good news for the Longhorns, even if the Buckeyes are used to 12 p.m. ET starts (FREE): https://t.co/w0rylE4pKz pic.twitter.com/EYBx0MsRdg
— Inside Texas (@InsideTexas) March 20, 2025
A Rivalry Renewed
This will be the fifth meeting between Ohio State and Texas, with the series currently tied 2-2. The Longhorns won the first matchup in 2005, but Ohio State claimed victory in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal, thanks to Jack Sawyer’s iconic strip-sack-scoop-and-score. The two teams will complete their home-and-home series in Austin in 2026.
Fox’s Love for Noon Games
Ohio State fans are no strangers to noon kickoffs, as five of their nine home games in 2024 were part of Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff.” While some fans have grown weary of the early starts, the alternative—exclusive streaming on Peacock—makes noon games the preferred option.
What’s Next for Ohio State?
The Buckeyes’ 2025 home schedule also includes matchups against Grambling State, Ohio, Minnesota, Penn State, UCLA, and Rutgers. Expect several of these games to follow the noon trend, particularly the November contests against UCLA and Rutgers.
Don’t miss this epic Week 1 clash as Ohio State begins its title defense against a powerhouse Texas team.
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