Texas defeats Ohio State 24-23 in a comeback win at home

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Texas defeats Ohio State 24-23 in a comeback win at home
Summary

Texas rallied from a 23-3 deficit in the third quarter to defeat Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday night at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Arch Manning directed the comeback, completing 11 of his final 15 pass attempts as the offense capitalized on several fourth-down gambles. Ohio State held a commanding lead in the second half before the Texas offense found momentum, ultimately leaving the visitors with a narrow loss. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted the win provides a performance barometer for his program but emphasized that the remainder of the season remains ahead for both teams. The game concluded in front of 105,044 attendees, as the Longhorns secured a win in one of the marquee matchups of the early season.

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  • Texas won 24-23 against Ohio State at home.
  • Arch Manning completed 11 of his final 15 throws during the second-half rally.
  • The attendance at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium reached 105,044.
  • Ohio State maintains upcoming games against Indiana, Oregon, and USC.
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian gambled on several fourth-down attempts to spark the offense.
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  • 5:32 AMYahoo SportsTexas' stunning comeback win over Ohio State was everything college football should be — and it could soon be a thing of the past
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