Ohio State will officially kick off its matchup against Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC on Sept. 25 in Austin, the network announced Tuesday evening.
Ohio State and Texas have had season-defining encounters in each of the last two seasons, with the Buckeyes taking both matchups.
Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl semifinal, a game sealed by defensive end Jack Sawyer’s 83-yard scoop-and-score that sent the Buckeyes to the national championship, which they ultimately claimed over Notre Dame.
The Buckeyes then defeated the Longhorns 14-7 in the first game of the season a year ago at Ohio Stadium, a game that ultimately kept Texas out of the CFP.
College Gameday will also be held in Austin for the Buckeyes’ and Longhorns’ clash.
