After all the hype and buildup surrounding their season opener, Ohio State football’s official X account went wild after the Buckeyes edged out No. 1 Texas with a gritty 14-7 win in Columbus. From all-caps celebrations to echoes of the iconic “O-H! I-O!” chant, the program’s social team mirrored the energy inside the stadium, where fans witnessed Ryan Day ’s squad grind out a defensive battle that set the tone for 2025.

With that victory, Ohio State climbed to the No. 1 spot in the latest AP Poll, as seen in the updated rankings. The Buckeyes rose two spots to leapfrog both Texas and Penn State, collecting 55 first-place votes. The poll also saw LSU jump six spots to No. 3 after beating Clemson, while Georgia slid into No. 5 after edging Marshall. For Ohio State, though, being back

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