BON Roundtable: Can Texas finally overcome Ohio State?
The Buckeyes got the best of the Longhorns in their last two meetings. Can Texas reverse that trend?
Austin, Texas - September 05: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns celebrated a lopsided victory over Texas State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 05, 2026. Amidst the celebrations, several analysts shared their thoughts on the win and what it may mean for the upcoming matchup against Ohio State.
Daniel Seahorn was impressed by the offensive capabilities of the Longhorns, particularly the performance of Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman. He voiced concerns about the consistency of the run game, hinting that more evidence would be needed to fully assess its effectiveness. Jacob Neidig, after witnessing the sheer number of weapons under Sarkisian's guidance, was still uncertain about the offensive line's ability to handle the diverse offensive strategies expected in future games.
Wescott Eberts noted the remarkable separation between Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown, with Smothers emerging as the frontrunner for the starting position. He also questioned the effectiveness of the offensive line's ability to create openings and the potential impact of the secondary against Ohio State's wide receivers.
Gerald Goodridge was particularly impressed by Rasheem Biles' playmaking ability, suggesting that he could rise to the level of Butkus Award contender in the upcoming season. However, he remains concerned about Texas' ability to address the defensive vulnerabilities revealed by Texas State's performance.
As the showdown with Ohio State looms, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the coaching strategies will play out. Daniel is particularly interested in Texas' ability to limit Jeremiah Smith's impact, while Jacob is excited to witness the tactical strategies of both coaches. Wescott is most curious about Texas' ability to maintain their defensive composure against Smith and whether Julian Sayin can keep up with the demands of Ohio State's passing attack.
Gerald is keen to observe how the offensive line's development affects Ohio State's offensive execution.
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