Texas completes fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Ohio State football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Texas overcame a 20-point deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat Ohio State in a Week 2 college football matchup. The Buckeyes led 23-3 after three quarters of play, but surrendered 21 unanswered points in the final frame. Ohio State players Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith combined for an early offensive surge, with Smith recording 110 receiving yards before halftime. Despite the fast start, the Buckeyes failed to produce more than three points in the second half. Following the loss, coach Ryan Day cited a failure to finish despite having the opponent on the ropes. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian declined post-game interview requests after the comeback win. Ohio State now prepares for a home game against Kent State scheduled for September 26th at Ohio Stadium.
- •Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
- •Ohio State entered the final quarter with a 20-point lead.
- •Jeremiah Smith registered 110 receiving yards for Ohio State in the first half.
- •Ohio State plays Kent State at home on September 26th.
- •The fourth-quarter comeback represents a record rally against an AP No. 1 team.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless holds nothing back on Ohio State football's brutal loss to Texas
"The Ohio State football program suffered an absolutely devastating defeat on Saturday. Ohio State lost a close game against Texas despite being up by 20 points entering the fourth quarter. Now analysts and fans from around the nation are letting the Buckeyes know just how disappointing that loss really was. American sports commentator Skip Bayless […] The post Skip Bayless holds nothing back on Ohio State football's brutal loss to Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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