SEC personality Paul Finebaum gave his pick for the Week 1 blockbuster showdown between Ohio State and Texas, while taking a dig at the Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day, while making a key comparison.

Four-star offensive tackle JB Shabazz officially committed to the University of Tennessee, choosing the Volunteers over football programs at both Ohio State and South Carolina. The 6-foot-6 offensive lineman from East Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem,

Ohio State won its first National Championship since 2015 last season, marking the first title of the Ryan Day era in Columbus. This appeased many critics among the Buckeyes fan base, which had repeatedly accused him of not being able to “win the big one.

Ohio State would love nothing more than to successfully defend its national championship. Of course, that's easier said than done. With the 2025 college football season quickly approaching, ESPN has named every top 25 team's archvillain.

Ohio State is 24-8 against Penn State throughout the history of the programs, and it is 14-2 at home and 10-6 on the road. It has won eight straight games and last lost in 2016. That's why ESPN placed Ryan Day as the anticipated archvillain for Penn State.

Penn State appears to have a dominant team this season, but will have to face Ohio State on the road in pivotal game

Ohio State announced earlier this year that the first couple of fall camps would be available to the public. Those tickets are still available.

Michigan was on the road with a walk-on quarterback, missing future first-rounder Colston Loveland, and lockdown cornerback Will Johnson still sidelined with nagging injuries. The Buckeyes were 20+ point favorites in the game,