Early Texas-Ohio State Odds Raise Eyebrows, Cast Doubt on Arch Manning’s Impact

“Vegas Doubts Arch Manning and Texas, Opens Ohio State as 3.5-Point Favorites Despite Key Buckeye Losses”

With the 2024-25 college football season still months away, Vegas is already throwing serious shade at Arch Manning and Texas, making the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes 3.5-point favorites in their season opener.

Despite key departures from Ohio State—no quarterback Will Howard, no receiver Emeka Egbuka, and no star running backs Quinshon Judkins or TreVeyon Henderson—the odds-makers are betting against the Longhorns and their sophomore sensation. Manning, who’s already shown flashes of brilliance, will face a tough test in Columbus, but Vegas might be underestimating the rising star.