Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Texas Longhorns 14–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Texas Longhorns 7, Ohio State Buckeyes 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	0	0	0	6	7
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.30 EPA
• Arch Manning (Texas) — 180.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.58 EPA/play -18.70 EPA

Rushing

• Cj Donaldson Jr (Ohio State) — 66.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Quintrevion Wisner (Texas) — 75.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• CJ Baxter (Texas) — 40.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Jack Endries (Texas) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Ryan Wingo (Texas) — 2 rec · 35.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Julian Sayin	Ohio State	20	65.0%	126	1	+0.12	+2.30
Arch Manning	Texas	32	53.1%	180	1	-0.58	-18.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas	Ohio State
Plays	67	54
EPA / play	-0.267	-0.105
Total EPA	-17.92	-5.67
Success rate	41.8%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.584	+0.115
Rush EPA / play	+0.022	-0.234
Yards	342	203

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas	9	38	-2.61	Ended
Q1	Ohio State	4	9	-5.46	Ended
Q1	Texas	3	9	-2.20	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	6	17	-1.66	Punt
Q1	Texas	3	3	-2.86	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	13	55	+3.46	Rush TD
Q2	Texas	8	21	-1.35	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	6	21	+0.29	Punt
Q2	Texas	3	8	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	1	1	-0.31	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	3	6	-2.45	Punt
Q3	Texas	15	76	+0.91	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	3	7	-1.24	Punt
Q3	Texas	2	8	-4.35	Interception
Q3	Ohio State	7	73	+5.35	Pass TD
Q4	Texas	14	76	-9.09	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning pass intercepted (-5.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning pass to Parker Livingstone for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.55 EPA)
3. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning pass intercepted (-3.93 EPA)
4. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning to Parker Livingstone — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.81 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin to Max Klare — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.69 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.45 EPA)
7. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.37 EPA)
8. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · CJ Baxter rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (14–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 126.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at -0.105 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas Longhorns vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Texas Longhorns 7, Ohio State Buckeyes 14 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 7–14.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752677.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Julian Sayin (Ohio State) led passers with 126.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas Longhorns at Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.