🚨 It’s finally here — Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, and the Buckeyes are opening with a playoff-level showdown against Texas.

On this episode of TBC Weekly Live, we go deep into Ohio State vs. Texas — one of the most anticipated openers in years. It's the start of the Arch Manning era in The Shoe, and Ohio State looks to send a message in their first game since winning it all.

🔎 We break it all down: Key matchups: Ohio State’s reloaded front seven vs. Texas’ young offensive line Arch Manning’s first true test vs. a top-tier defense Julian Sayin’s first start in Scarlet & Gray Brian Hartline’s playcalling vs. Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski X-factors, breakout candidates, and final predictions

📊 Texas Team Breakdown: A dynamic new QB in Arch Manning with mobility & red zone potential A top-tier backfield with Tre Wisner & CJ Baxter Big questions on the O-Line with 4 new starters A top 5 defense led by Anthony Hill & Colin Simmons

🎯 Main Segment: Who has the edge — and will this be a preview of a playoff rematch?

Sunday, August 24, 2025

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