Texas Longhorns celebrate after defeating Ohio State in close matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:50 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Texas Longhorns achieved a significant victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, winning 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium on September 12, 2026. This triumph marks Texas' first in-season No. 1 ranking in the AP poll since 2024. Following the game, players and coaches celebrated, quarterback Arch Manning and head coach Steve Sarkisian. Despite the excitement, Sarkisian emphasized the importance of refocusing for their next matchup against UTSA on Saturday. Texas aims to maintain momentum as they prepare for future SEC competition.
- •Texas defeats Ohio State 24-23 on September 12, 2026.
- •This win leads to Texas' first in-season AP No. 1 ranking since 2024.
- •Texas will next play against UTSA on September 16, 2026.
- •Head coach Sarkisian stresses the need for focus after the big win.
- •Players celebrated their victory but know challenges lie ahead.
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"After a signature win over the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, the Longhorns try to avoid previous pitfalls with the No. 1 ranking.
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