No sooner has the NCAA College Football 2026/27 season started than it's delivering its first blockbuster matchup. The Buckeyes of Ohio State are heading south-east to the Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium to take on the Longhorns.Here's how you can watch Ohio State vs Texas live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.Ohio State vs Texas live stream: TV channels, datesOhio State vs Texas live streams take place on Saturday, September 12► Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT / 12:30 a.m. BST (Sun.) / 9:30 a.m AEST (Sun.)• U.S. — ABC via Sling TV / ESPN Unlimited• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk freeBoth teams recorded handsome victories in the opening game week of the 2026 NCAA season — the 56 points that the Buckeyes put over the Ball State Cardinals was bettered still by the 59 notched up by the Longhorns against the Texas State Bobcats. It was an impressive start for two schools with designs on the National Championship, which Ohio State have won as recently as two years ago.It's been a painful 20-year wait for Texas, but they have a quarterback in place that they feel confident can bring the good times back to Austin. Time will tell whether Arch Manning has the game and the nerve to live up to the expectations placed upon him by his collegiate and by dint of being the nephew of two of the all-time greats: Uncles Peyton and Eli.Ohio State may be ranked number 1 with the press and coaches, but things are never easy for teams when they have to head to the Lone Star State. See how to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns 2026 college football game online and on TV.Can I watch Ohio State vs Texas live streams for free?Anybody with an antenna picking up ABC can watch this huge NCAA game without paying out extra.If you're in the U.S. and don't have access that way or through cable, OTT cable alternatives such as Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV all carry ABC streams and are accessible through a free trial for new users.In Australia Kayo Sports is showing the game and the streaming service comes with a 7-day FREE trial for new customers.Away from home? You may not be able to watch the Buckeyes vs Longhorns action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch Ohio State vs Texas for free — we’ll show you how to do that below.Watch Ohio State vs Texas from anywhereAway from home and blocked from watching the Ohio State vs Texas?You can still tune in to the football live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:Using a VPN is incredibly simple.1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your Kayo Sports stream of the games, you can choose 'Australia' from the server list.3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Kayo Sports and watch Ohio State vs Texas 2026/27 live.How to watch Ohio State vs Texas live streams in the U.S.