Ohio State leads but falls to Texas in tight matchup

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the No. 4 Texas Longhorns 24-23 in Austin on September 14. Ohio State initially surged to a 23-3 lead by the fourth quarter, largely thanks to Jeremiah Smith's strong performance, with eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown. However, the Buckeyes struggled to maintain their advantage, marking the fourth time in recent games they have lost after leading in the second half. Following this defeat, Ohio State dropped to No. 6 in the AP Poll and faces a challenging conference schedule ahead.

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