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$$$ Best Bets: College Football Week 2: Ohio State & Texas go to war in Austin
Both teams are ranked in the top five, and Ohio State enters as a slight underdog despite a 1.5-point spread, according to sportsbooks.
On Saturday, Ohio State visits the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin for a marquee matchup between two top-five programs ranked in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and Associated Press poll.
The Buckeyes lead the 21-year-old series 3-2 following a 14-7 victory last year in Columbus, where Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled significantly against the Ohio State defense.
Jeremiah Smith, who recorded 151 yards in the season opener, and quarterback Julian Sayin aim to boost an offense that managed only 14 points against Texas last year.
Forecasts call for 90-degree temperatures in Austin, testing the visiting Buckeyes against a Texas defense favored by two points with an over/under total set at 49.5.
Analysts suggest the outcome could impact College Football Playoff seeding in December, as both programs face difficult schedules throughout the remainder of the season.