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Drop your score predictions below. The biggest game of the season is here. Number 4 Texas hosts number 1 Ohio State the national game of the week on ABC with College Game Day on campus. Jeremy Hills, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down every angle of this massive matchup.

The crew digs into the Texas offense against a retooled Ohio State defense, the chess match between Sark and Matt Patricia now that both coordinators have a full season of film on each other, and whether this Texas offense can finally get the job done in the red zone against Ohio State after going one for four in their last two matchups. On the other side, they break down how to slow down the most accurate quarterback in college football in Julian Sayin, what Muschamp has to do to contain their weapons, and why stopping the run is the key to everything.

They also talk about why Raheem Biles is a name every Ohio State fan should know, why Cam Coleman versus Jeremiah Smith is one of the key storylines of the game, and why the interior defensive line matchup could decide this whole thing. Plus the fun stuff - Higs alumni segment, special teams preview, and score predictions from the whole crew.

0:00 Welcome Back - Game Week for Texas vs Ohio State
1:40 Quick Thoughts - What a Game Like This Means for College Football
3:50 Caleb Downs Quote on SEC vs Big Ten Scheduling
6:00 Does the Schedule Argument Even Matter - Just Go Win
8:30 Ohio State Gets Credit for Playing This Game
11:00 Texas Offense vs Ohio State Defense
13:00 Throwing to Open the Run - The Game Script
16:00 Caleb Downs Is Gone and What That Means for This Texas Offense
19:00 Arch Manning and the Red Zone Problem That Has to Get Fixed
21:00 Can Texas Finally Run the Ball in a Game Like This
24:00 Cam Coleman vs Jeremiah Smith - The Storyline of the Game
27:00 Deep Ball Numbers Against Ohio State Tell an Interesting Story
29:00 The Run Game Issues From the Texas State Game
33:00 Texas Defense vs Ohio State Offense
35:00 Sark vs Patricia - The Chess Match Round Two
38:00 How Do You Stop Jeremiah Smith - The Stats Tell the Story
41:00 The Devin McCuan Matchup and What It Means
43:00 Stopping the Run Is the Key to Everything
46:00 Pressure Up the Middle and Getting Julian Sayin Off Schedule
48:00 Rasheem Biles Is a Name Ohio State Should Know
52:00 The Interior Defensive Line Is Where This Game Gets Won
55:00 Ohio State Alumni Segment with Mark Higgins
57:00 Special Teams Preview - Kickers Punters and Ryan Nibblet
1:00:00 Penalties and the Heat Factor
1:01:30 Score Predictions From the Full Cast

Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.

3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football, offering a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 Acres. Whether you’re a die-hard Longhorn fan or new to the scene, our show provides unparalleled insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert breakdowns of games, players, and strategies.

Meet Our Team:
Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights. 

Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles. 

Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development. 

Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.

Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.

Nick Shuley: Co-found