Texas-Ohio State tops list of September's most important nonconference games

For the second consecutive year, Ohio State and Texas will headline nonconference college football play. Their scheduled September matchup is positioned to significantly influence College Football Playoff positioning and general conference perceptions. This game tops the list of the most important nonconference contests for the month of September, highlighting the high stakes involved for both programs as they seek to establish their standing early in the season within the competitive landscape of college football.