Jay Timmons forces a fumble on the opening play against Texas
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Ohio State freshman Jay Timmons forced and recovered a fumble on the first play of the game against Texas on September 12, 2026. Timmons tackled Longhorns running back Raleek Brown behind the line of scrimmage to strip the ball. Following the recovery at the Texas 17-yard line, Ohio State converted the turnover into a field goal. This scoring drive gave the Buckeyes a 3-0 lead during the first quarter of play. The game remains in progress. Timmons previously established his position in the Ohio State rotation after losing his black stripe during preseason camp and starting in the season opener against Ball State.
- •Jay Timmons forced and recovered a fumble on the first play from scrimmage.
- •The turnover set up a field goal that gave Ohio State a 3-0 lead.
- •Raleek Brown lost the fumble for Texas.
- •The game is currently in the first quarter.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football news: Jay Timmons comes up with huge turnover on 1st play vs. Texas
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State's Jay Timmons forces fumble on 1st play vs Texas
"Ohio State football walked into one of the nation’s most hostile environments Darrell K. Royal Stadium. The top-ranked Buckeyes were called a slim favorite against No. 4 Texas . OSU defender Jay Timmons made sure to set the tone, and silence the Longhorn crowd. Texas quarterback Arch Manning led the offense out and tried hitting a swing pass behind […] The post Ohio State football news: Jay Timmons comes up with huge turnover on 1st play vs. Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Freshman Jay Timmons forced a fumble and recovered it on the first play of the Ohio State versus Texas game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:21 AMOhio State football news: Jay Timmons comes up with huge turnover on 1st play vs. Texas
Ohio State football walked into one of the nation’s most hostile environments Darrell K. Royal Stadium. The top-ranked Buckeyes were called a slim favorite against No. 4 Texas . OSU defender Jay Timmons made sure to set the tone, and silence the Longhorn crowd. Texas quarterback Arch Manning led the offense out and tried hitting a swing pass behind […] The post Ohio State football news: Jay Timmons comes up with huge turnover on 1st play vs. Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:10 AMOhio State's Jay Timmons forces fumble on 1st play vs Texas
Freshman Jay Timmons forced a fumble and recovered it on the first play of the Ohio State versus Texas game.
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