Kevin Durant tested his quarterback arm while watching Julian Sayin and Arch Manning dual on the field in the Texas vs. Ohio State game.
The Texas Longhorns welcomed Ohio State to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday for a big game that didn’t go the ‘Horns’ way early, as the Buckeyes jumped out to a 20-3 halftime lead. Texas quarterback Arch Manning made a brutally honest admission about last year’s game film of his team’s loss to Ohio State but did little to change it as he completed only 50% of his passes in the first half for 60 yards with one interception.
The game included celebrity pregame appearances from Houston Rockets star and Longhorns alum Kevin Durant along with actor Matthew McConaughey, who narrated an ice-cold hype video before the marquee matchup.
Durant got plenty of attention as he was seen on the sidelines showing off his quarterback skills on the same night as Manning and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin’s duel. He appeared calm and content in a black T-shirt, long pants, and white baseball cap, looking like he could pass as a college quarterback while slinging passes with ease.
Kevin Durant is in attendance for the Texas-Ohio State showdown
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Durant’s Longhorns haven’t won a national championship since Vince Young stalked the sidelines in 2005 and are hoping for a return to the title game. They’ve placed their faith in Manning, who blew fans’ minds with great throw that led to a tough-luck interception.
With a little less than one half of football to play against the Buckeyes and the eyes of Durant and much of Texas watching, Manning and the Longhorns clung to a golden opportunity to get over the hump against the team that has tormented them since 2024.
While Durant won’t be able to help his team on the field, he and the tens of thousands of Texas fans in attendance have a chance to impact their team from the stands as the game continues to progress toward its inevitable climax.
The Texas Longhorns welcomed Ohio State to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday for a big game that didn’t go the ‘Horns’ way early, as the Buckeyes jumped out to a 20-3 halftime lead. Texas quarterback Arch Manning made a brutally honest admission about last year’s game film of his team’s loss to Ohio State but did little to change it as he completed only 50% of his passes in the first half for 60 yards with one interception.