Ohio State struggles in loss to Texas, eyes opportunities ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Ohio State Buckeyes faced a disappointing defeat against the Texas Longhorns, blowing a 23-3 lead in the fourth quarter. Texas rallied to score 21 unanswered points, turning a potential victory into a significant setback for Ohio State coach Ryan Day. Historically, the Buckeyes have thrived after similar losses, as previous experiences have ignited a strong response from the team. After this defeat, the Buckeyes have a chance to regroup and leverage their challenges in upcoming games.
- •Ohio State led Texas 23-3 before collapsing in the fourth quarter.
- •Texas scored 21 points in the final quarter to win the game.
- •Ryan Day's teams have previously performed well after tough losses.
- •Ohio State seeks to regroup ahead of future matchups.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — The Texas loss could give Ohio State the chip on its shoulder Ryan Day’s teams seem to need
"No, losing to Texas was not a good thing. But Ryan Day’s best teams have often played their best football with a chip on their shoulder and their backs against the wall. Now Ohio State has both.
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