Market Pricing Shifts as No. 1 Ohio State Prepares for Texas Clash
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FanDuel Sportsbook lists Texas as a slight home favorite ahead of the top-five rematch in Austin.
As CBS Sports first reported, the betting market has established Texas as a 1.5-point home favorite in the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook for the Sept. 12 matchup against No. 1 Ohio State. The game, set for 3:30 p.m. ET in Austin, features two teams that have both been ranked in the AP top 10 in all six of their previous meetings, according to CBS Sports.
FanDuel's current pricing lists the money line at -122 for Texas and +104 for Ohio State, with an Over/Under set at 49.5 points. The spread reflects a slight edge for the Longhorns, despite Ohio State entering as the top-ranked team in the nation. This follows a previous meeting in Columbus where the Buckeyes won 14-7.
Both programs entered the week with dominant season-opening wins, as reported by CBS Sports. Ohio State routed Ball State 59-3, amassing 671 total yards. Texas defeated Texas State 59-7, with quarterback Arch Manning throwing for 305 yards and four touchdowns.
Industry data highlighted by CBS Sports notes that Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has been 22-11 against the spread at home since 2021. However, Ohio State arrives with a high-powered offense led by quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Jeremiah Smith. While the Buckeyes lost defensive players Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, and Kayden McDonald to the NFL draft, Texas is integrating new defensive personnel under Will Muschamp, including transfers Rasheem Biles and Ian Geffrard.