The Texas vs. Ohio State showdown has drawn plenty of stars to Columbus to watch the action. It will pit the reigning national champions, Ohio State against the favorite to win a national championship this year, Texas, as both teams’ season opener. This is a must-win game for both teams, especially as both the Longhorns and the Buckeyes are seeking that national title.
Such a high profile matchup has drawn out stars to watch the game, including Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry and owner Jimmy Haslam. Haslam, a friend of the Manning family, is rumored to want to draft Arch Manning, who is playing for Texas, though he denies this rumor.
Jimmy Haslam and Andrew Berry at the Ohio State vs Texas game 👀👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/ttvo77gptZ
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 30, 2025
Meanwhile, actor Matthew McConaughey was seen hugging it out with former North Carolina head coach and Texas football legend Mack Brown before kickoff.
Matthew McConaughey and Mack Brown share a moment ahead of @TexasFootball’s opener vs Ohio State 🧡🤘 pic.twitter.com/2uXP1Ui15j
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 30, 2025
Peyton Manning was also there and ready to cheer for his nephew, Arch, and he is doing it from one of the VIP suites.
Hello from Columbus!!!!
Let’s get this W!!!! 🤘 #hookem pic.twitter.com/82NKoO3oVU
— Peyton Yager (@peytonyager) August 30, 2025
For Ohio State, former Buckeyes stars Gee Scott, TreVeyon Henderson and Jeremy Ruckert were seen cheering for the home team.
Gee Scott, TreVeyon Henderson and Jeremy Ruckert all back together in the Shoe pic.twitter.com/mTanWJHZMI
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) August 30, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers star Jack Sawyer also made his Ohio State homecoming along with other former players to cheer for their alma mater.
What a surreal moment… Jack Sawyer, JTT, Donovan Jackson, Cody Simon and so many of the defending national champions now watching the new hype video: pic.twitter.com/WeAeb70hx8
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) August 30, 2025
Mauricio Pochettino, USA Men’s Soccer Team manager, was also seen ahead of kickoff.
🗣️ “USA USA USA” @USMNT Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino and @AlexiLalas join Big Noon Kickoff in Columbus 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/1dAUGGPR8o
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) August 30, 2025
How To Watch Texas Vs. Ohio State Game
The game itself has already begun as of writing, as kickoff began at around 12 noon ET on Saturday from Columbus.
Fox is currently airing the game live on TV, along with FOX Sports Live. For streaming, Fubo is currently handling that, and it can be watched for free via a free trial.
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