It's finally here — Ohio State vs. Texas in the Horseshoe. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, I break down the 5 keys to a Buckeye victory and give you my best bets for Week 1 across college football.

5 Keys to the Game:

• Generating pressure on Arch Manning without blitzing too much

• How OSU's pass rush led by Kenyatta Jackson can disrupt Sarkisian's offense

• Stopping Texas' deep and talented backfield — Tre Wisner & CJ Baxter

• Limiting Arch Manning's dual-threat ability (arm talent + zone-read mobility)

• Attacking cracks in the Texas secondary despite their NFL-level corners

Best Bets for Week 1:

• Alabama vs Florida State (spread -13.5, total 50.5)

• LSU vs Clemson (spread -4.5, total 57.5)

• Notre Dame vs Miami (spread -2.5, total 49.5)

• Michigan vs New Mexico (spread -34.5, total 49.5)

• Texas vs Ohio State (spread OSU -1, total 47.5)

🔥 The Buckeyes have the talent — but it comes down to execution. Let's talk keys to victory and where the smart money is this weekend.

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