Ohio State hits the road for the first time this season.

Ohio State heads to Texas for a high-stakes nonconference game. Here are the factors that could propel the Buckeyes to an early-season triumph.

The Buckeyes' preseason No. 1 ranking will be tested throughout the season.

Texas has entered the all-important Ohio State game week. Taking an early look at the Buckeyes, they look as elite as they always do in Columbus.

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Ohio State ended a four-game losing streak to Michigan and finished 12-2 with losses in its final two games to Indiana and Miami last season. Adam Cairns / USA Today Network via Imagn Images Ohio State fans were living on cloud nine this time last year.

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