College Sports Spotlight: Ohio State heads to Austin for a primetime rematch with Texas (ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET), with fans and prediction-market traders lining up bets and props around Arch Manning and the Buckeyes’ revamped defense. Texas Politics: Sen. Ted Cruz got drowned out by boos on ESPN’s College GameDay while pushing the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, as the Senate prepares to return and vote soon. Statewide Legal Fight: A California surrogacy dispute involving a Texas birth is escalating toward the U.S. Supreme Court, reigniting national fights over abortion access, parental rights, and surrogacy contracts. Local Safety: An 11-year-old Katy ISD student died after an e-scooter crash in Fort Bend County; investigators are still sorting out what happened at the intersection. Economy & Business: A Houston-area restaurant says inflation is forcing new fees (including a credit-card surcharge) as costs for core ingredients keep climbing. Tech & Power: Texas is debating data centers amid AI-driven demand, with arguments that the state should lean into growth rather than pause it. Sports Betting Promotions: Multiple sportsbooks and prediction platforms are pushing new-user bonuses tied to Ohio State-Texas, including Polymarket and DraftKings offers.