Ohio State leads Texas after early turnovers in first quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas faces an early deficit against Ohio State on Saturday after committing two turnovers in the first five minutes of the opening quarter. The Longhorns' first possession resulted in a fumble, which the Buckeyes converted into a 3-0 lead. Following an interception off a pass intended for Cam Coleman, Ohio State extended its advantage to 10-0 on an eight-yard touchdown run by Ja’Kobi Jackson. This marks the third time in 20 seasons that Texas has recorded turnovers on both of its first two drives. Texas failed to generate points on its third possession, with quarterback Arch Manning forcing a punt on third down. The Longhorns' defense held firm on the subsequent drive, stopping the Buckeyes on a fourth-down attempt deep in Texas territory. The game remains in progress and is being broadcast on ABC.
- •Ohio State holds a 10-0 lead over Texas in the first quarter.
- •Texas committed turnovers on its first two offensive possessions.
- •Ja’Kobi Jackson scored an eight-yard touchdown for Ohio State.
- •The Texas defense stopped an Ohio State fourth-down attempt in the first half.
- •Arch Manning remains the quarterback for Texas as the game continues.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Texas makes unfortunate history against Ohio State on Saturday
"Texas made some bad history in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Ohio State.
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