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Ohio State drops to No. 6 in AP Poll after loss to Texas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Ohio State drops to No. 6 in AP Poll after loss to Texas

Summary

The Ohio State Buckeyes fell to No. 6 in the AP Poll following a disappointing fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. After leading the game 23-3, Ohio State allowed Texas to score three touchdowns for a comeback win. ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit criticized the steep drop, suggesting a more moderate change would have been appropriate. He emphasized that the ranking is less significant early in the season and that how Ohio State responds in upcoming games will be more telling. Herbstreit mentioned that the Buckeyes' resilience will be tested in their next matchups against Iowa, Indiana, and USC.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State led 23-3 before collapsing in the fourth quarter.
•Texas's comeback win propelled them to the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll.
•Kirk Herbstreit argued Ohio State should not have dropped so far.
•Next games against Iowa, Indiana, and USC are crucial for Ohio State.
•Early season rankings have limited relevance according to Herbstreit.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State’s drop to No. 6 in AP Poll ‘makes no sense’ to Kirk Herbstreit

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The Ohio State Buckeyes looked every bit the No. 1 team in the nation for three quarters against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. In the fourth quarter, they most certainly did not, allowing the Longhorns to rattle off three touchdowns and pull off an epic comeback in Austin. On Monday, Texas moved into the No.…
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