How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas: Live streams, channel, venue, odds

The Buckeyes head to Texas to take on the Longhorns in this weekend's most anticipated college football game. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Ohio State vs. Texas, no matter where you are in the world.

If you don't want to read any further, we've got you covered. You can live stream the game through ESPN Unlimited in the US and DAZN in the UK and other countries. You can access your streaming options from anywhere with a VPN, like NordVPN.

What channel is Ohio State vs. Texas on?

The Ohio State vs. Texas game will air on ABC in the US. The game will kick off on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, but college football coverage will be available on the network all day, starting at noon ET.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas in the US

Cord-cutters have several options when it comes to live streaming the game in the US. ESPN Unlimited is the direct streaming counterpart of ESPN on ABC programming. Subscriptions cost $32 a month and unlock access to live streams from ESPN's full family of networks and ESPN+ exclusive games, a helpful tool for most SEC coverage this season.

Fans looking for services with additional college football-friendly channels outside the ESPN family of networks or for a platform that has a free trial might be interested in a live TV streaming service. YouTube TV and Fubo are two of the best options available, especially for football fans (whether that's college-level or the NFL).

YouTube TV carries ABC in both its Main and Sports plans. The Main plan starts at $83 a month, but new users can get $15 a month off for their first five months of service. The Sports plan costs $65 a month, but new users can get $20 a month off their first six months of service. Both plans unlock ESPN Unlimited programming. First-time customers can also get a free trial.

Fubo features ABC in its Sports + News, Pro, and Elite plans. The Sports + News package costs $65 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month after a free trial. All three of these plans also unlock access to ESPN Unlimited.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas in the UK and other countries

DAZN live streams loads of college football games each week in the UK and other international markets. It's always a good idea to double-check that your desired game is available before signing up. This week, Ohio State vs. Texas will definitely live stream on DAZN in the UK. DAZN NCAA College Sports subscription prices vary from region to region.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas from anywhere

If you're traveling away from home, you can still access your usual streaming options from anywhere with the aid of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that let people alter the virtual location on their electronic devices. Since the services we've highlighted require country-specific payment methods, this option will work best for those who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.

NordVPN is one of the best VPNs we've tested. The app is user-friendly, has stellar cybersecurity features, and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our NordVPN review.

How are the teams doing?

No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas both walloped their opponents in their season openers, beating Ball State 56-3 and Texas State 59-7, respectively. The first real challenge for both teams this season will be a Texas-set showdown. The teams most recently played each other in the 2025 season opener, which saw Ohio State defeat Texas 14-7.

Where does the game take place?

The Ohio State vs. Texas game will be held at the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The stadium is the home field for the Longhorns.

Who is favored to win Ohio State vs. Texas?

The Texas Longhorns are the favorite to win the game. According to DraftKings (at the time of writing), Texas is -122 on the moneyline, while Ohio State is +102.

• See also: Where to watch Ohio State Buckeyes college football | How to watch Texas Longhorns college football | ESPN streaming service

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