Buckeyes face Arch Manning and Longhorns in top-five matchup – Spectrum News

Buckeyes face Arch Manning and Longhorns in top-five matchup  Spectrum News

Ohio State heads to Austin for a top-five matchup with Texas, preparing for true road test COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will face Texas at Texas Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in a top-five matchup, marking the third straight season the Buckeyes have played the Longhorns and their first true road game in the series during that span. The Buckeyes enter the game with one matchup already behind them after opening against Ball State. Ohio State players and coaches said they are preparing for a Texas team that looks different from the one they faced last year, including a more experienced quarterback in Arch Manning. “That was really their first games, and to where they are now, two totally different players in my opinion,” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said.

“You watched it last year as Arch played; he got better and better and better.” Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin also enters the matchup with more experience. Last year’s Texas game was Sayin’s first start as a Buckeye, and he said the past year has helped him grow. “Having the year under my belt just gives me more experience,” Sayin said. “And, you know, whether it’s, you know, just having more experience, seeing different defenses or knowing what to do in certain situations.” The Buckeyes also pointed to