Texas defeats Ohio State as SEC teams dominate nonconference weekend matchups

The SEC strengthened its standing against the Big Ten during a weekend of nonconference play, highlighted by Texas overcoming a 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State 24-23. While Michigan earned a 17-10 victory over Oklahoma, other Big Ten programs struggled, with Oregon losing 39-31 to Oklahoma State and Mississippi State securing a 38-13 win over Minnesota. Additional nonconference losses for the Big Ten included Rutgers, Illinois, and Purdue, while Washington managed a narrow victory against Utah State. Arch Manning led the Texas offense in the second half to secure the win for the Longhorns. These results influence the upcoming US LBM Coaches Poll and the assessment of conference strength by the College Football Playoff selection committee.

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