Week 2 · College Football
Ohio State vs Texas prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Texas a 54% chance to beat Ohio State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#2 Big Ten Conference
Ohio State
52% to make the 12
#5 Southeastern Conference
Texas
48% to make the 12
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Texas by a field goal — 54% to win.
Ohio State
46%
to win
Texas
54%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksOhio StateTexasNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
5 meetings all-timeOhio State leads 3–2
Last met 2025 · Ohio State 14–7 Texas— Ohio State won
Both sidelines
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