Arch Manning leads Texas past Ohio State with fourth-quarter comeback
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Quarterback Arch Manning guided No. 4 Texas to a 24-23 victory over top-ranked Ohio State on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns overcame a 23-3 deficit late in the third quarter by scoring 21 unanswered points to finish the rally. Manning completed 23 of 37 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown while converting key fourth-down opportunities. The win marks the largest fourth-quarter comeback against an AP No. 1 team in college football history. Following the game, Manning celebrated the result on the field with Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The victory serves as a response to Texas' 14-7 loss against the same opponent during the 2025 season.
- •Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 at home.
- •The Longhorns rallied from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit.
- •Arch Manning finished with 196 passing yards and one touchdown.
- •Kevin Durant joined Manning on the field for a postgame celebration.
- •This win sets a record for the largest fourth-quarter rally against an AP No. 1 team.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Texas QB Arch Manning Shares Viral Postgame Embrace With NBA Star Kevin Durant
"Arch Manning orchestrated a stunning fourth-quarter comeback for the No. 4 Texas Longhorns against top-ranked Ohio State. Trailing 23–3 late in the third quarter, Manning delivered several clutch plays as Texas dramatically turned the game around to secure a 24–23 victory, and the young quarterback made sure to celebrate the memorable comeback with Houston Rockets […] The post Texas QB Arch Manning Shares Viral Postgame Embrace With NBA Star Kevin Durant appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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