Texas completes fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Ohio State

Texas overcame a 23-3 deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat Ohio State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on September 12, 2026. The Longhorns struggled offensively for three quarters before running backs Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers fueled a final-period rally. Smothers scored the decisive one-yard touchdown with 25 seconds remaining to secure the win. The Ohio State defense, which held Texas to 3.4 yards per carry, struggled to contain the rushing attack as the game concluded. The Buckeyes’ inability to sustain offensive drives late in the contest contributed to defensive fatigue in the Texas heat.

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