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Ohio State lets 20-point lead slip in loss to Texas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:04 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Ohio State lets 20-point lead slip in loss to Texas

Summary

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost 24-23 to the Texas Longhorns on September 12, 2026, after relinquishing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter. Urban Meyer expressed concerns regarding the Buckeyes' defense during a podcast, highlighting issues with allowing Texas to run the ball effectively late in the game. Coach Ryan Day's team, expected to be a national title contender, will need to address these defensive lapses ahead of their upcoming matches. This loss marks a challenging start to Ohio State's season after the previous year's national championship victory.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State led by 20 points in the fourth quarter.
•Texas mounted a comeback to win 24-23.
•Urban Meyer raised alarms about Ohio State's defense.
•The Buckeyes are expected to contend for a playoff spot.
•Ryan Day's team needs to address late-game performance issues.

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3:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This Is a Problem’ — Urban Meyer Addresses ‘One Big Alarm’ Going Off For Ohio State After Stunning Loss to Arch Manning’s Texas

What they're saying

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The Ohio State Buckeyes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory when they let a 20-point lead slip in the fourth quarter, losing 24-23 to the Texas Longhorns in Week 2 of college football action. Coach Ryan Day’s Buckeyes threatened to blow the Longhorns out of the water in the first half before the Longhorns mounted one of the most stirring comebacks in the nascent college football season.
— Yahoo Sports

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