College football betting: How to bet Texas-Ohio State - ESPN

Week 2 of the college football season rarely delivers one of the biggest games of the year, yet the Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Austin to face the Texas Longhorns for a night-game showdown.

After missing last year's playoff, Texas needs more than a respectable showing; another loss to Ohio State would put its playoff hopes under immediate pressure.

The Longhorns have dropped their past two meetings against the Buckeyes, and they'll need more offensive balance, Arch Manning to be protected and the defense to limit trips downfield if they want to take this game.

The stars at night will be big and bright, though the Heisman spotlight will shine brighter. Manning and Julian Sayin headline the quarterback duel, while Jeremiah Smith gives Ohio State a trophy-worthy receiving option.

Odds by DraftKings and subject to change.

No. 1 Ohio State at No. 4 Texas
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC

Line: Texas -1.5, O/U 48.5
Moneyline: Texas (-118), Ohio State (-102)
Over/Under: 48.5 (O -115, U -105)

Ohio State's Week 1 performance was complete in the areas that tend to travel throughout the season. The Buckeyes posted the nation's best passing grade, earned the No. 2 coverage grade and generated 25 total pressures (double that of Texas). Overall, the Buckeyes' passing offense remained efficient throughout the game, the secondary consistently closed throwing windows and the pass rush kept disrupting the pocket.

They also ran for 249 yards while forcing 15 missed tackles (also double that of Texas). Perhaps the yardage isn't repeatable, but that balance shows it's not dependent on matchup breaking their way. If Texas can't cover ground, Sayin can attack downfield. If Texas drops extra defenders into coverage, Ohio State has two backs in Bo