The Texas Longhorns will have their hands full in the season opener as they take on Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

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The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian compares Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith to a former NFL star as both teams gear up for the high‑stakes college football season opener.

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