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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ohio State vs Texas could have been a night game but the Longhorns had better ideas
Well, this should be fun fodder for the college football game this fall between Ohio State and Texas. Not only is there the backdrop of a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl, but now, it appears as though the Longhorns wouldn't play nice in the sandbox in trying to create a better environment in the 'Shoe for the matchup of what should be two top ten (maybe top five) teams in Week 1 of 2025. At least according to a report from 247Sports. There was a collective Scarlet and Gray exhale and roll of the eyes when it was announced that the game would be on FOX because, well -- the love/hate (OK mostly hate) relationship between the network and a slew of sterile Noon games Ohio State has been a part of through the years. Many believed -- and probably rightfully so -- that the game of that magnitude would again be a part of the "Big Noon Kickoff" that has been an unwelcome staple of Ohio State brisk air autumns the last few years. Advertisement However, it now appears as though there was some negotiating going on in the background to actually move the game to a Sunday night affair, from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Aug. 31, to make the game a better atmosphere and a made for television early-season experience. That was apparently not met with grand favor by the brass at Texas however. And while I guess you can't blame the Longhorns for trying to keep the game in a time slot and vacuum that gives them the best chance to win, I wonder if Ohio State would feel the same way if things were reversed. Actually, I'm quite sure the fine folks making decisions on the banks of the Olentangy would want to make it a marquee night game and play it up because there aren't too many programs that shy away from the spotlight less than OSU. After all, it's why you go to a place like Texas and Ohio State, right? Oh well, at least there is next year when the Buckeyes travel to Austin for a return trip. That one will most assuredly be a night game with the contract ABC has with the SEC, it's just too bad it's a road game and OSU fans won't get to fill the venerable Ohio Stadium for a magical setting. Advertisement Horns down on this one. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X. This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Texas blocks attempt to make Ohio State game a night game on FOX.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas reportedly wrecked an Ohio State play months before their College Football Playoff rematch
Texas reportedly wrecked an Ohio State play months before their College Football Playoff rematch The Texas Longhorns are doing all the right things to build up a rivalry The Ohio State Buckeyes may be the reigning national champions, but that doesn't mean the football program is without quite a few qualms with the current state of college football. Of course, at the top of the list is Ryan Day's inability to defeat the University of Michigan, but the 1B problem for Buckeyes fans is just how often the team has been stuck with noon Eastern time kickoff windows. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 26: Ohio State and Alabama stars grace cover of EA Sports College Football 26 Typically, the biggest matchups for top programs occur in primetime. Fox, a Big Ten broadcast partner, has bucked this trend by trying to make its Big Noon Kickoff show the network's main event each week during the season. That's led to a lot of anger from Ohio State fans who want to sleep in, tailgate longer and see the Buckeyes under the lights. So you can imagine disappointment for Buckeyes fans upon learning their 2025 season-opening matchup against Arch Manning's Texas Longhorns — a College Football Playoff rematch — would kick off at, yep, noon. Amazingly, per Front Office Sports, Ohio State successfully lobbied Fox to move the August 30 game from Saturday to Sunday night (which must've been easier to do with no NFL game that weekend). Unfortunately, the Buckeyes also needed Texas' permission to move the game — and the Longhorns had zero incentive to help their opponents out. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: How the 2024 College Football Playoff would have looked with 2025's seeding rules Ohio being Ohio, even state legislators have entered the fray to eliminate noon kickoffs from the Buckeyes' schedule, but a bill that fines the Big Ten and Fox $10 million for noon kickoffs probably won't be making any headway at all. Now all Texas has to do is remember to pack a giant flag in case if it wins, and the Longhorns will complete the angry Buckeyes fan trifecta.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State vs Texas could have been a night game but the Longhorns had better ideas
Ohio State vs Texas could have been a night game but the Longhorns had better ideas According to sources on both sides, Ohio State proposed moving the Week 1 game with Texas back to a later kickoff time, but the Longhorns have said — Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) May 22, 2025 Well, this should be fun fodder for the college football game this fall between Ohio State and Texas. Not only is there the backdrop of a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl, but now, it appears as though the Longhorns wouldn't play nice in the sandbox in trying to create a better environment in the 'Shoe for the matchup of what should be two top ten (maybe top five) teams in Week 1 of 2025. At least according to a report from 247Sports. There was a collective Scarlet and Gray exhale and roll of the eyes when it was announced that the game would be on FOX because, well -- the love/hate (OK mostly hate) relationship between the network and a slew of sterile Noon games Ohio State has been a part of through the years. Many believed -- and probably rightfully so -- that the game of that magnitude would again be a part of the "Big Noon Kickoff" that has been an unwelcome staple of Ohio State brisk air autumns the last few years. However, it now appears as though there was some negotiating going on in the background to actually move the game to a Sunday night affair, from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Aug. 31, to make the game a better atmosphere and a made for television early-season experience. That was apparently not met with grand favor by the brass at Texas however. And while I guess you can't blame the Longhorns for trying to keep the game in a time slot and vacuum that gives them the best chance to win, I wonder if Ohio State would feel the same way if things were reversed. Actually, I'm quite sure the fine folks making decisions on the banks of the Olentangy would want to make it a marquee night game and play it up because there aren't too many programs that shy away from the spotlight less than OSU. After all, it's why you go to a place like Texas and Ohio State, right? Oh well, at least there is next year when the Buckeyes travel to Austin for a return trip. That one will most assuredly be a night game with the contract ABC has with the SEC, it's just too bad it's a road game and OSU fans won't get to fill the venerable Ohio Stadium for a magical setting. Horns down on this one. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
CUE SPECULATION: Lee Corso's final College GameDay could be Texas vs. Ohio State
CUE SPECULATION: Lee Corso's final College GameDay could be Texas vs. Ohio State Despite the game being broadcasted on FOX, College GameDay on ESPN has still broadcasted before from Big Noon Kickoff games. Legendary ESPN analyst Lee Corso is set to retire after nearly four decades on College GameDay, with his final broadcast scheduled for August 30, 2025. While speculation is swirling that Corso's last show will be at the marquee match up between Ohio State and Texas, not everyone is convinced that will be the case. Corso, who turns 90 this summer, has been an iconic figure on College GameDay since joining the program in 1987. His tradition of donning mascot headgear for his game picks began in Columbus, Ohio, in 1996, when he first wore the Brutus Buckeye head. With the Buckeyes hosting the Longhorns in a rare non-conference matchup to open the season, many see this as a fitting full-circle moment for Corso's farewell. ESPN has yet to formally announce the location for Corso's final show, fueling speculation among fans and analysts. The Ohio State-Texas game is widely considered the favorite, given its national appeal and Corso's personal history with both programs. 'It would be a major upset if College GameDay headed anywhere but Ohio State for Corso's final show,' noted one analyst. However, some, including college football insider Brett McMurphy, have suggested that ESPN could choose another high-profile Week 1 matchup, such as Alabama at Florida State or LSU at Clemson, both of which also carry significant storylines and fan interest. Corso is a Florida State alum, adding a personal connection to the Seminoles' opener against Alabama. While the Texas vs. Ohio State game will be broadcasted on FOX. ESPN's 'College GameDay' has appeared on site at games featured as Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff,' including the high-profile Penn State-Ohio State matchup in October 2024. Both pregame shows broadcasted live from Penn State's campus ahead of the noon kickoff. Regardless of the location, Corso's final appearance will mark the end of an era for college football fans. His entertaining style, memorable catchphrases, and iconic headgear picks have made him one of the sport's most beloved personalities. ESPN has announced plans for special programming to celebrate Corso's career in the days leading up to his farewell broadcast. As the college football world awaits ESPN's official decision, the possibility of Corso's last pick coming at Ohio State-Texas remains the sentimental favorite, one that could see Corso dawn the beloved Hook'em headgear one last time.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NFL Legend Charles Woodson Makes Major Personal Announcement
Despite growing up in Ohio, former defensive back Charles Woodson chose to attend the Michigan Wolverines, the rival of his home state. It turned out to be a tremendous decision for Woodson, who carried the success he found in Ann Arbor—including winning the Heisman Trophy in 1997—into a Hall of Fame NFL career. He was inducted in 2021 after an iconic career with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers from 1998 to 2015. Advertisement Despite all of his achievements, Woodson made a major personal announcement on Tuesday revealing that he has been approved at the league's meeting to become a limited partner in the Cleveland Browns' ownership group, aiming to make a significant impact in the state of Ohio. Woodson's statement read, "Growing up in Fremont, Ohio, it was a dream come true to play in the National Football League. In my wildest childhood dreams, I never considered the opportunity to become a limited partner of an NFL team, let alone the Cleveland Browns in my home state of Ohio. It is among my greatest honors to join the Haslam and Johnson families and the entire Haslam Sports Group to become a limited partner of the Cleveland Browns, one of the NFL's most storied franchises." The Browns posted Tuesday, "We're thrilled to welcome Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Super Bowl Champion and Ohio Native @CharlesWoodson as a limited partner to the ownership group for the Cleveland Browns." He'll join the Haslam Sports Group, which is led by Jimmy Haslam and his wife, Dee. Jimmy purchased the Browns in 2012 for approximately $1 billion, a team that was valued at around $977 million at the time, according to Forbes. Charles Woodson during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Throughout his NFL career, Woodson was a nine-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro, Super Bowl champion, and received numerous defensive awards over his 18 seasons in the league. Recently, he has served as an analyst for college football on "Big Noon Kickoff," and as of now, his role in that capacity remains unchanged. Related: A.J. Hawk and Charles Woodson Reveal What Sets the Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry Apart
