Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian previewed the Longhorns’ Week 1 showdown with Ohio State, calling it an “epic matchup” that’s “great for college football.” He reflected on last year’s Cotton Bowl loss, shared his respect for Ryan Day, and broke down what Texas needs to do differently this time.

In today’s Daily Buckeye Blitz, we cover:

• Sarkisian’s take on the Ohio State–Texas matchup

• Why he thinks Matt Patricia is “a head coach for the defense”

• His scouting report of Julian Sayin: quick release, better athlete than expected

• Lessons from last year’s Cotton Bowl and the importance of minimizing mistakes

• How Texas is prepping for the Shoe’s hostile environment with simulated crowd noise

• Why Sarkisian believes the CFP committee will reward both teams for this heavyweight opener

🔥 Sark knows beating Ohio State is a tall task — but he says Texas is ready for the challenge.

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