Texas overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State 24-23
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Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Friday in Austin after trailing by 20 points in the fourth quarter. Ohio State controlled much of the matchup, with Jeremiah Smith leading the offensive performance to build a 23-3 lead early in the final period. The Longhorns responded by scoring 21 unanswered points during the final 15 minutes of play. Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers directed the comeback effort for Texas, which was finalized by a touchdown from Smothers in the closing minute. The outcome ended the Buckeyes' momentum and prompted significant criticism regarding the team's late-game execution and coaching decisions. This victory shifts the standing for both programs early in the college football season.
- •Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 in Austin.
- •Ohio State led 23-3 entering the fourth quarter.
- •Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers combined for 21 points in the final quarter.
- •Hollywood Smothers scored the winning touchdown in the final minute of the game.
- •Jeremiah Smith led the offensive output for Ohio State during the loss.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Best photos of Texas' stunning comeback win over Ohio State
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — TEXAS JUST PULLED OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE! Longhorns Comeback To STUN No. 1 Ohio State!
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Texas shocks Ohio State in stunning comeback. Epic rally or choke job?
"Texas Stuns Ohio State With Incredible 24-23 Comeback The Texas Longhorns just pulled off one of the biggest comebacks of the 2026 college football season. No. 4 Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 Saturday night at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns trailed 23-3 entering the final quarter before…
"Texas football came back from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Buckeyes. The college football world couldn't believe its eyes:
"Three touchdowns in the final quarter led Texas to an amazing victory over Ohio State in Austin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:41 AMBest photos of Texas' stunning comeback win over Ohio State
Three touchdowns in the final quarter led Texas to an amazing victory over Ohio State in Austin.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:33 AMTEXAS JUST PULLED OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE! Longhorns Comeback To STUN No. 1 Ohio State!
Texas Stuns Ohio State With Incredible 24-23 Comeback The Texas Longhorns just pulled off one of the biggest comebacks of the 2026 college football season. No. 4 Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 Saturday night at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns trailed 23-3 entering the final quarter before…
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:26 AMTexas shocks Ohio State in stunning comeback. Epic rally or choke job?
Texas football came back from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Buckeyes. The college football world couldn't believe its eyes:
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