Texas football star Colin Simmons seems to be feeling good about Ohio State naming Julian Sayin its starting QB.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sophomore Julian Sayin will be Ohio State football’s starting quarterback vs. Texas, coach Ryan Day announced Monday. The decision came from Day after Sayin spent the offseason battling junior Lincoln Kienholz for the title of QB1.

No. 1 Texas had one player from each level of its defense on the first team: edge rusher Colin Simmons, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe. No. 2 Penn State’s picks were running back Nicholas Singleton, offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane and defensive lineman Zane Durant.

The 2025 college football season is nearly here, and following the release of the preseason AP Poll this week, debate is already heating up over the rankings. The No. 1 team in the nation is the Texas Longhorns,

Ohio State and Texas are two of the most historic programs and biggest brands in college football. Despite all the history each side brings to the table, Aug. 30 inside Ohio Stadium will be only the fifth time they’ve played,