Texas Longhorns rally to historic comeback against Ohio State Buckeyes

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Texas Longhorns rally to historic comeback against Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Texas Longhorns staged a remarkable comeback against the Ohio State Buckeyes, overcoming a 23-3 deficit in the fourth quarter during their recent matchup. This victory marks the largest comeback against a No. 1-ranked team in college football history. Texas's improvement in avoiding penalties has also been highlighted, as they rank 23rd in fewest penalties per game this season. Arch Manning continues to develop as a starting quarterback, although inconsistencies remain in his passing. With a focus on critical moments and avoiding mistakes, the Longhorns aim to build on this performance moving forward.

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  • Texas Longhorns come back from 23-3 down against Ohio State
  • Game marks largest comeback against No. 1 team
  • Texas ranked 23rd in fewest penalties per game
  • Arch Manning shows improvement as starting quarterback
  • Longhorns focus on avoiding past mistakes moving forward
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  • 4:54 PMYahoo SportsThe Longhorns Have What It Takes IF They Avoid Past Mistakes
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For the second year in a row, the Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes was the biggest matchup early in the college football season. Both games this year and last year were tight contests in which Texas made a slew of mistakes. Last year, it cost them a Week 1 victory. This year, they pulled […] The post The Longhorns Have What It Takes IF They Avoid Past Mistakes appeared first on The Lead.

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