When Texas travels to Ohio State for a Cotton Bowl rematch to kick off the 2025 season, it'll mark a historic season-opener.

MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - One person died in a single vehicle crash on the turnpike early Thursday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that took place around 12:45 a.m. at milepost 62, where a Ford F-550 that was traveling west went off the road and hit an embankment and small trees.

Manning has been with the Longhorns for two seasons. Throughout his time at Texas, he has recorded nine touchdowns and 969 yards through the air, four touchdowns and 115 yards on the ground. During the 2024 season, Ewers posted 31 touchdowns and 3,471 yards with a 65.8 completion percentage.

The Texas Longhorns have landed a big piece to the transfer puzzle ... literally. Ohio State defensive lineman Hero Kanu has committed to UT from the transfer portal. Kanu is 6’4" tall and weights 315 pounds.

Texas and Ohio State are the two biggest NIL powerhouses in college football. The Longhorns have the Buckeyes beat in multiple key financial aspects, though.

Texas athletics both generated revenue and had operating expenses of more than $300 during the fiscal year of 2024.

With DJ Campbell the only full-time starter back on the Texas offensive line, some former highly rated recruits will have a chance to shine.

Texas has reportedly added another top defensive line transfer and a former 4-star prospect to its 2025 roster.

It's never too early to look ahead to the next college football season. Here's a look at the top matchups of a loaded schedule to start 2025:

Arlington police are asking for help with their investigation after a man was found beaten in an AT&T Stadium parking lot after the College Football Playoff semifinal between Texas and Ohio.

Following the season, Texas quarterback Arch Manning spoke with ESPN's Marty Smith, revealing his thoughts on the current state of the Longhorns. Manning was asked about the influence of head coach Steve Sarkisian. He explained that he's grateful to have learned under Sarkisian, whom Manning described as a "smart" and "competitive" guy.