There are good season openers and great season openers — then there's Ohio State vs. Texas.
On Saturday, No. 3 Ohio State will host No. 1 Texas in the Horseshoe. In a matchup FOX has called "the biggest season opener" ever, Ryan Day, Julian Sayin and the Buckeyes will battle Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning and the Longhorns off the banks of the Olentangy.
The stakes couldn't be higher in a game that features teams loaded with talent and championship expectations. This is your chance to get in on the action with a $100 Eleven Warriors Dry Goods gift card.
Here's how to win:
Post your prediction to the following question in the comments section below. Yes, right here – not on Facebook, X, or anywhere else you can respond to us. If Ohio State wins, we will notify the contestant with the correct prediction the Monday after the game. The winner will receive instructions on how to claim your prize. If you do not hear from us before the next week's game, please email chase.brown@elevenwarriors.com.
The rules:
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- One entry/comment per person.
- Duplicate predictions are ineligible – first come, first serve.
- The deadline for entries is kickoff.
- Any comment edited after kickoff will be disqualified, regardless of the edit.
- Ohio State must win the game for a giveaway to take place.
For complete contest rules, see here.
The Prediction
Sayin will make his first career start for Ohio State on Saturday. As a freshman last season, he appeared in four games, completing 5 of 12 passes for 84 yards and one touchdown. Now, he’ll take the reins in one of the biggest season openers in college football history.
Sayin will face a Texas secondary loaded with talent, including some of the best defensive backs in America: Malik Muhammad, Jaylon Guilbeau, and Michael Taaffe. How will he perform under the bright lights in Columbus against a top-ranked opponent?
Correctly predict Sayin's passing yards on Saturday and win a $100 Eleven Warriors Dry Goods gift card! As always, roll with the Price is Right rules – the prize will be awarded to the closest prediction without going over.
Good luck!
