An opener for the ages: No. 3 Ohio State defeats No. 1 Texas in photos

Sandra Fu, Liam Ahern
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:18:58 +0000
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Lee Corso (middle) wears the Brutus head as he makes his final pick for Ohio State to win Saturday's game against Texas. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Sean Bauman, a graduate student studying saxophone performance, takes a bow before he dots the 'i' at the Skull Session before the game against Texas Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State football linebackers coach James Laurinaitis speaks to the crowd at the Skull Session before the game against Texas Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State freshman quarterback Julian Sayin walks down the ramp into Ohio Stadium before the game against Texas Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

The Ohio State football team enters Ohio Stadium before the game against Texas Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Drum major Joshua Ford leads the "The Best Damn Band in The Land" out on the field before the game against Texas Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore running back James Peoples (20) rushes the ball during the game against Texas Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State senior running back CJ Donaldson (12) battles to stay in bounds during the game against Texas Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State junior cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) celebrates his interception during the game against Texas Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State junior cornerback Jermaine Mathews (7) and sophomore cornerback Bryce West (12) celebrate Mathews' interception during the game against Texas Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State sophomore running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12) celebrates his opening touchdown to give the Buckeyes the lead during the game against Texas Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

Ohio State redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin (10) avoids pressure from Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0). Ohio State beat top-rated Texas 14-7 at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State junior safety Caleb Downs celebrates his takedown to force Texas to turnover on downs to seal the game against Texas Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State's student section, "Block O," slots in a buckeye leaf as Texas commits another penalty due to the crowd noise during the game Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey watches the scoreboard from the sidelines as Texas falls to Ohio State 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Texas freshman quarterback Arch Manning (16) greets Ohio State junior cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) after the game Saturday. The No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Texas freshman quarterback Arch Manning walks off the field after the Longhorns lose to the Ohio State Buckeyes Sunday at Ohio Stadium in the season opener, 14-7. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

University president Ted Carter Jr. and Ryan Day sing "Carmen Ohio," after the No. 3 Buckeyes defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7 Saturday. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor

The Ohio State football team sings "Carmen Ohio," with the crowd after they defeated the No. 1 Longhorns 14-7 Saturday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor

Over 107,000 people filled the stands of Ohio Stadium to watch a top-ranked matchup between the No. 3 Buckeyes and the No. 1 Longhorns.

The roaring stadium was a stage for a multitude of storylines: Lee Corso’s last headgear pick, the battle of the freshman quarterbacks Arch Manning and Julian Sayin, new traditions, and more.

Check out our images above.