Texas defeats Ohio State after scoring 21 points in fourth quarter

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Texas defeats Ohio State after scoring 21 points in fourth quarter
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The No. 4 Texas Longhorns overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 on Saturday. Ohio State held a 23-3 lead entering the fourth quarter before the Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points to secure the win. Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw for 196 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the effort. Julian Sayin, the Ohio State quarterback, recorded 278 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. Following the game, media personality Skip Bayless criticized the Ohio State coaching staff and players for surrendering the lead late in the contest. The victory serves as a reversal of the 2025 season opener in Columbus, where the Longhorns previously fell to the Buckeyes.

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  • Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win 24-23.
  • Ohio State led the game 23-3 at the end of the third quarter.
  • Arch Manning threw for 196 yards and one touchdown for the Longhorns.
  • Julian Sayin recorded 278 passing yards for Ohio State.
  • Skip Bayless publicly criticized the Ohio State coaching staff and team performance.
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  • 11:34 AMYahoo Sports“Should be Ashamed”: Skip Bayless Launches Scathing Attack on Ryan Day-led Ohio State Staff and Players After Texas Debacle
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In a weekend filled with upsets, the No. 4 Texas Longhorns took down the No.

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