Good BAD Afternoon: Recapping Ohio State vs. Texas week
Buckeyes vs. Longhorns Week 2. Get ready for Brutus vs Bevo.
It was Ohio State vs. Texas week here at the Bill and Doug Show. Bill and Doug continue their weekly deep dives into the Buckeyes’ 2026 opponents, focusing this week on the matchup with Texas on Sept. 12.
This is going to be a clash of two college football titans. Reading and listening to the guys preview this game got me juiced. Football can’t come soon enough. So, whether you want to get an early jump on trash-talking the Texas fans in your life or you want to know how these teams differ from last season, below is the comprehensive list of articles and podcasts Bill and Doug published this week.
My article pick this week
Ranking the Ohio State players from Texas who will matter most when the Buckeyes play the Longhorns
COLUMBUS — Ohio State has eight players from Texas on its roster, tied with California for the third-most from any state behind Ohio (49) and Florida (11). All eight of those Buckeyes from Texas could be factors when OSU travels t…
Bill ranks all eight Ohio State players who are from Texas based on their potential impact vs. the Longhorns. Personally, I think kicker Connor Hawkins might be a little too low on the list. From Devin Sanchez to Legend Bey, these guys are Buckeyes now. Hopefully, wearing the scarlet and gray (sleeves) in their home state will bring a little extra out of them.
My podcast pick this week
Is 2026 Texas the toughest Ohio State non-conference opponent this century? Plus Whatcha (Subscriber only)
In preparation for the upcoming Texas matchup, the guys look back at the Buckeyes’ most anticipated and consequential non-conference matchups since 2000. This Texas team is facing sky-high expectations. Bill isn’t sure if Steve Sarkisian and Will Muschamp are the right play-callers to lead the Longhorns to a deep playoff run. To end the podcast, they are joined by the BAD Bracket Challenge winner, John Makan, for Whatcha.
Other podcasts this week
Ohio State schedule preview Week 2: Texas added major transfers, made surprise coordinator firing
Ohio State vs. Texas; Arch Manning-Julian Sayin showdown; will both teams make CFP? Around the Shoe
The pressure on Ohio State vs. the pressure on Texas in their national showdown Week 2