Texas defeats Ohio State in Week 2 college football matchup

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas defeats Ohio State in Week 2 college football matchup
Summary

Texas earned a victory over Ohio State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium during Week 2 of the college football season. The Longhorns overcame a 20-point deficit to secure the win in the final seconds of the game. Quarterback Arch Manning led the comeback effort in front of a home crowd. Despite the loss, Ohio State remains in the Top 10 of the AP poll. Voters aim to reward teams that schedule marquee nonconference opponents rather than penalizing them for narrow road defeats. The outcome highlights ongoing debates among analysts regarding how the College Football Playoff selection committee should weigh the strength of nonconference schedules.

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  • Texas defeated Ohio State by one point in the final seconds.
  • The game took place at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
  • Ohio State fell to No. 7 in the AP poll following the loss.
  • Texas moved to No. 1 in the AP ballot after the win.
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  • 7:10 PMYahoo SportsInside the AP Poll: Ohio State shouldn't be over-penalized for going toe-to-toe with Texas
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After an exciting Week 2 of college football, Nicole Auerbach unpacks her AP ballot, including why she's a fan of series like Ohio State vs Texas, regardless of the outcome.

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