Texas Longhorns faces criticism over early kickoff against Ohio State
The upcoming 2025 college football season opener between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes has ignited controversy due to its early kickoff time. Scheduled for 11:00 CT on August 30 in Columbus, the game will be part of FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff".This matchup is a rematch of the previous season's College Football Playoff semifinal, where Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14. Despite the high stakes and the debut of new quarterbacks - Arch Manning for Texas and Julian Sayin for Ohio State - the decision to schedule the game in the early time slot has drawn criticism from fans and analysts alike.Scheduling decision sparks backlashFans have taken to social media to express their displeasure, with some accusing Texas of avoiding a primetime showdown. One fan tweeted, "CANCEL THE TEXAS GAME. IT HAS ZERO BENEFIT TO MAKING THE PLAYOFFS". Browns QB […]