Chris Del Conte Confirms No Plans to Shift Ohio State vs. Texas Matchup on Sunday

Chris Del Conte, Texas Athletic Director, rejected the idea of moving the Ohio State vs. Texas game to Sunday. Insider Chip Brown from Horns247 reported that Texas declined Ohio State's request to shift their 2025 season opener from August 30 to August 31. According to Fox Sports executive Michael Mulvihill, the network had supported a scheduling proposal which Texas ultimately dismissed.In a candid moment with ESPN's Pete Thamel, Del Conte embraced his role as the antagonist, attributing the scheduling conflict to the Longhorns, indicating that the game would likely be held at noon in Ohio Stadium. He remarked, “We’re not moving. We’re contractually obligated to this day.” Rescheduling could have clashed with the Notre Dame vs. Miami game, underscoring the competitive nature of college football scheduling.