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This Saturday, the Texas Longhorns will face the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners for their annual Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Despite Texas coming off an upset loss to the Florida Gators, to which, currently forces them out of playoff contention.

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Texas Longhorns DT Hero Kanu Talks 'Personal Decision' to Leave Ohio State

Texas football has had several notable transfers join the Longhorns this offseason, helping compile one of college football's most impressive rosters. One of these transfers, defensive lineman Hero Kanu, seems to be enjoying his time in Austin, embracing his new home with Texas.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Ohio State starter is looking forward to talking trash toward a former Buckeye that will soon make a trip to Columbus with Texas

WeThe Ohio State Buckeyes open the season against the Texas Longhorns on Aug. 30, and when they do, they’ll be facing one of their former players. Ohio State’s defensive line took a hit last winter when they lost DT Hero Kanu to the transfer portal.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / May 7

Insider Reveals Ohio State's Most Crushing Transfer Portal Defeat

For the most part, the Ohio State Buckeyes have experienced a great deal of success in the transfer portal, and that didn't really change this offseason.

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Ohio State QB Devin Brown Headlines Group Transferring Out

The Ohio State transfer portal losses through the years have not come back to bite the Buckeyes. Just last year, Ohio State got to face off against former players Quinn Ewers (Texas), Julian Fleming (Penn State), Kaleb Brown (Iowa), Andre Turrentine (Tennessee), and Nigel Glover (Northwestern).

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 29

Ohio State Buckeyes Defender Leaves for Texas Longhorns

The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost a few players to the NCAA transfer portal. One of them was defensive tackle Hero Kanu, who was looking for more playing time.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 29

Ohio State transfer picks Texas over Georgia, Florida

The Texas Longhorns have added another key piece to their defensive line, as former Ohio State defensive tackle Hero Kanu announced his commitment to Texas on Wednesday.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 29

Texas A&M Aggies Lose Standout Transfer to Texas Longhorns

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 Hayes Fawcett, who revealed the former four-star prospect will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Texas Picks Up National Champion Defensive Line Transfer

The Texas Longhorns have been working the transfer portal to add defensive line depth for next season and have landed a big target from the reigning national champions.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 29

Ohio State Buckeyes Transfer Hero Kanu Commits to Texas Longhorns

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns are adding some championship-winning experience to their roster for 2025. Per On3's Hayes Fawcett, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle transfer Hero Kanu has committed to Texas with two years of eligibility left.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Longhorns get huge transfer from Buckeyes that will bolster needed depth before 2025 season opener

Texas coaches woke up Wednesday morning to some fantastic news for the 2025 season. Ohio State defensive tackle Hero Kanu committed to UT and bolsters a defensive line beset by graduation losses.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Ohio State transfer lands with a strong SEC power and it could come back to bite the Buckeyes quickly next year

Following the National Championship, a number of Ohio State Buckeyes had tough decisions to make on their futures. Most transfer portal entrees from Ohio State were already in the portal ahead of the National Championship, but a few decided to enter during the five-day window after their win.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Texas Receives Major Transfer Portal News on Wednesday

The Texas Longhorns are building a special group under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Texas is coming off its first season in the SEC where they finished

College Football News / Burnt Orange Nation / January 27

Texas hosted Ohio State transfer DT Hero Kanu over the weekend

Looking to become a bigger rotational factor, the rising senior is considering a move to the SEC. The Texas Longhorns are in the mix for another defensive tackle from the NCAA transfer portal after a weekend visit from rising redshirt junior Hero Kanu, who departed the Ohio State Buckeyes after winning the national championship.

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College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 26

Report: Texas Longhorns Host Ohio State Buckeyes Transfer for Visit

AUSTIN -- After having their season ended at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Cotton Bowl, the Texas Longhorns could reportedly be looking toward Columbus for their next transfer portal addition.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Gators Secure Visit From Former Ohio State DT

Gainesville, Fla. – Having lost multiple defensive tackles this offseason, the Florida Gators have run into a slight depth issue at this position. A potential option to fill in for the losses is former Ohio State Buckeye Hero Kanu.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 26

Report: Ohio State Buckeyes Transfer to Visit Texas A&M Aggies

The Texas A&M Aggies don't appear to be done with making additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Per reports from Jaxson Callaway of Aggies Today, Texas A&M is expected to host Ohio State Buckeyes transfer defensive tackle Hero Kanu for a visit.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Wire / January 26

Ohio State defensive tackle enters the transfer portal

‘Tis the season of transfer portal news for the Ohio State football team. the portal news has been trickling out throughout the run to the College Football Playoff national championship, but players have five days from the end of that run to have their name sucked into the portal.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 25

Ohio State Buckeyes Lose Another Defender to Transfer Portal

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have been doing their best to enjoy their National Championship win. However, a lot of outside news has clouded the celebration this week.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / March 20, 2024

Downs, Hicks, Kanu, More: Five Silver Bullets to watch this spring

Ohio State was led by its defense in 2023, and it could be even better in 2024 if these five players have a big spring. This is a big year for the Silver Bullets as they gear up for a national championship run and look to right the wrong of three straight losses to Michigan.