Ohio State at Texas Week 2 College Football Matchup Ohio State at Texas Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 12 2026 · Week 2 · 🏟 Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX · Turf · 100,119 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio State
24
Texas
23
P&R Line Ohio State -1.5
P&R Total O/U 47
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Ohio State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ohio State entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Ohio State wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Ohio State wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Ohio State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Texas 2nd straight Home Game
Ohio State 2026 Schedule
Ohio State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Ohio State vs Ball State-39
Sat 9/12Ohio State at Texas-1.5
Sat 9/19Ohio State vs Kent State-37
Sat 9/26Ohio State vs Illinois-23.5
Sat 10/3Ohio State at Iowa-14.5
Sat 10/10Ohio State vs Maryland-27.5
Sat 10/17Ohio State at Indiana-2
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Ohio State at USC-10
Sat 11/7Ohio State vs Oregon-6
Sat 11/14Ohio State vs Northwestern-29
Sat 11/21Ohio State at Nebraska-20.5
Sat 11/28Ohio State vs Michigan-14.5
Texas 2026 Schedule
Texas's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Texas vs Texas State-29
Sat 9/12Texas vs Ohio State+1.5
Sat 9/19Texas vs UTSA-28.5
Sat 9/26Texas at Tennessee-8
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Texas at Oklahoma-5
Sat 10/17Texas vs Florida-15
Sat 10/24Texas vs Ole Miss-12
Sat 10/31Texas vs Mississippi State-27
Sat 11/7Texas at Missouri-9.5
Sat 11/14Texas at LSU-4.5
Sat 11/21Texas vs Arkansas-26
Fri 11/27Texas at Texas A&M-5.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Ohio State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Ohio State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Ohio State #10
+0.417
Texas #66
+0.156
Ohio State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State #3
+0.746
Texas #50
+0.338
Ohio State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio State #57
0.163
Texas #24
0.179
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Texas Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State #5
+8.593
Texas #88
+6.162
Ohio State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio State #2
+0.912
Texas #96
+0.749
Ohio State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio State #68
71.0
Texas #20
68.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Texas Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Texas Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio State #5
27.0
Texas #4
27.1
Offense Rating
Ohio State #3
29.0
Texas #2
29.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio State #5
2.0
Texas #6
2.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Ohio State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Ohio State #4
2.31
Texas #35
1.54
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #1
0.15
Texas #29
0.62
Ohio State +0.77
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ohio State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ohio State #1
72.8
Texas #25
51.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #3
15.4
Texas #41
31.3
Ohio State +21.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Ohio State
Ryan Day #1
82–12 (87%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Arthur Smith Yr 1 #67
DC Matt Patricia Yr 2 #27
Staff Rating
3.71 #12
Texas
Steve Sarkisian #7
46–20 (69%) · Yr 6 at school
OC Kyle Flood Yr 3 #5
DC Will Muschamp Yr 1 #45
Staff Rating
3.95 #6
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself