When Texas travels to Ohio State for a Cotton Bowl rematch to kick off the 2025 season, it'll mark a historic season-opener.

Texas football added its third transfer defensive lineman on Wednesday morning when former Ohio State DT Hero Kanu announced his commitment to the Longhorns via social media. Listed at 6-foot-5, 305 pounds,

Now former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Hero Kanu has announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns. The announcement Wednesday morning came via ON3's

Former Ohio State DL Hero Kanu has decided to transfer to Texas over schools like Georgia, Florida, and Texas A&M.

Dan Morrison of On3 Sports notes that there are not yet any details available regarding the specifics of the deal, but Manning already had over a $2 million edge over Duke freshman forward Cooper Flagg, whose NIL valuation is $4.3 million.

The Longhorns needed a Hero. And they got one. Texas football has secured a transfer from former Ohio State defensive tackle Hero Kanu. Kanu heads to Austin via the team that ended the Longhorns season back at the 2025 Cotton Bowl.

Quinn Ewers is set to leave the Texas Longhorns for the 2025 NFL Draft after leading his team to the Cotton Bowl and coming up short against the Ohio State Buck

Texas and Ohio State are the two biggest NIL powerhouses in college football. The Longhorns have the Buckeyes beat in multiple key financial aspects, though.

The Oregon Ducks and Texas Longhorns were reportedly recruiting Ohio State Buckeyes sophomore wide receiver Carnell Tate to transfer. Tate decided to remain with Ohio State and coach Ryan Day, despite reported large Name,

Texas football is in good hands with quarterback Arch Manning set to take the reins next season after Quinn Ewers officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft two weeks ago. Ewers suited up for the last time for the Longhorns in a 28-14 College Football Playoff semifinal loss to Ohio State this past month,

Following the season, Texas quarterback Arch Manning spoke with ESPN's Marty Smith, revealing his thoughts on the current state of the Longhorns. Manning was asked about the influence of head coach Steve Sarkisian. He explained that he's grateful to have learned under Sarkisian, whom Manning described as a "smart" and "competitive" guy.