Our Ohio State writers Stefan Krajisnik, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis compiled a list of 11 players most likely to determine the outcome of the matchup. Here’s who made the cut.

With Monday's AP Poll Top 25 release -- the first ahead of the 2025 season -- Texas made more history ahead of a highly anticipated campaign. The Longhorns came in at No. 1, earning 25 of the 65 first-place votes,

The No. 1 Longhorns are trying to solidify the elite status that comes from churning out national title contenders on a yearly basis.