Texas defeats Ohio State 24-23 after overcoming a 20-point deficit
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday after overcoming a 20-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter. Ohio State struggled during the final frame, failing to maintain its offensive momentum or contain Texas quarterback Arch Manning. A missed field goal attempt by Ohio State late in the game prevented the team from extending its lead to two scores. Head coach Ryan Day noted that the team failed to execute across all three phases during the closing period. This loss marks the first time Ohio State has fallen to Texas in three meetings since 2024. The Buckeyes are scheduled to play Kent State next Saturday as they look to recover from the defeat.
- •Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday.
- •Ohio State held a 20-point lead entering the fourth quarter.
- •A missed field goal late in the game stalled Ohio State's scoring efforts.
- •Arch Manning led the Texas offense during the fourth quarter comeback.
- •Ohio State faces Kent State next Saturday.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Day's Ohio State kickers can't stop missing field goals in the absolute worst way possible
"The Ohio State football team lost to Texas on Saturday , after blowing a 20-point lead. An old problem once again reared its head for the Buckeyes. Ohio State missed a key field goal, that would have helped put the game away. A similar problem occurred for the team during the 2025 Big Ten championship game against Indiana. In both instances, the […] The post Ryan Day's Ohio State kickers can't stop missing field goals in the absolute worst way possible appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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