How to watch Ohio State football vs. Texas for free today

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin leads the top-ranked Buckeyes into battle against Arch Manning and the No. 4 Texas Longhorns today. Find out how to watch for free. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)AP Photo/Jay LaPreteIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comAUSTIN, Texas - Arguably the biggest college football game of the year pits the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes against Arch Manning and the No. 4 Texas Longhorns today – Saturday, Sept. 12 – at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas today What: Ohio State vs. TexasWhen: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central)Where: Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium | Austin, TexasChannel: ABCStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and ESPN StreamingHow do I watch Ohio State vs. Texas for free?This Big Ten vs. SEC showdown will broadcast live on ABC at 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central). You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month. You can watch this game on Sling TV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets. You can also stream this game and numerous live sports on ESPN Streaming for $13.99 per month. Buy tickets to Ohio State vs. Texas now for as low as $520The top-ranked Buckeyes (1-0) opened the season with a 56-3 throttling of Ball State on Sept. 5. Ohio State amassed 671 yards of total offense, while limiting the overmatched Cardinals to 165 yards of offense on 60 plays. Under head coach Ryan Day, the Buckeyes are guided by Heisman Trophy hopefuls in junior quarterback Julian Sayin and junior receiver Jeremiah Smith. OSU also unveiled some fresh faces last week, including electric freshman Legend Bey. Sayin went 21 of 25 for 320 yards and three touchdowns in the opener. Smith hauled in eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore running back Bo Jackson and senior back Ja’Kobi Jackson each added a touchdown.Under second-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, the Buckeyes’ defense is looking to make a statement in Texas. The Scarlet and Gray led the nation in total defense, passing and scoring defense in 2025. After a shaky first half against Ball State, Ohio State’s offensive line remains the biggest question mark heading into the colossal showdown in the Lone Star State. Stream Ohio State vs. Texas for free with DIRECTV The Longhorns (1-0) opened their 2026 campaign with a 59-7 drubbing of Texas State on Sept. 5. They amassed 516 yards of total offense but allowed 349 yards to the Bobcats.Manning, the nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, is bolstered with star junior receiver Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo. Texas also sports a 1-2 running back combo of Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers.Manning went 20 of 27 for 305 yards and four touchdowns, while throwing one interception in the opener. Coleman snagged two touchdown passes and Wingo added seven receptions for 121 yards and a score. New defensive coordinator Will Muschamp oversees a powerful defense, featuring junior edge rusher Colin Simmons. In two meetings, Texas has limited Smith, a potential NFL future No. 1 overall pick, to just 46 yards. The Buckeyes bested Texas, 14-7, in last year’s regular season showdown at the Horseshoe in Columbus. The Buckeyes also broke the Longhorns in the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinals, 28-14. Ohio State holds a 3-2 all-time edge in the series. Stream Ohio State vs. Texas for free with FuboTVWhat is the weather forecast for Ohio State vs. Texas?According to the National Weather Service, players and fans can expect mostly sunny and sweltering hot conditions, with a high near 105. Heat index values can reach as high as 110, and a Heat Advisory is in effect. Who is announcing Ohio State vs. Texas?Chirs Fowler (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) will be the announcers while Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge report from the sideline.What are the latest odds for Ohio State vs. Texas? Spread: OSU: (-1.5), TEX: (+1.5)Moneyline: OSU: -102, TEX: -118Point total: 49.5How to watch Shelton vs. Tiafoe All-American US Open men’s semifinals free todayHow to watch Zverev vs. Khachanov US Open men’s semifinals free todayHow to watch Miami Hurricanes football game for free todayHow to watch Coco Gauff US Open women’s semifinals free tonightHow to watch Sabalenka vs. Pegula US Open women’s semifinals free tonightRobert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...