Texas overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State 24-23

Texas overcame a 20-point deficit on September 12, 2026, to defeat Ohio State 24-23. The Buckeyes maintained a lead for the first three quarters before the Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points to secure the victory. A missed 45-yard field goal by Connor Hawkins and unsuccessful clock management by coach Ryan Day contributed to the Buckeyes' collapse. Arch Manning orchestrated the fourth-quarter rally, capped by a one-yard touchdown run from Hollywood Smothers with 25 seconds remaining. Ohio State failed to respond on their final possession, leaving the team without any timeouts after their earlier usage in the quarter. The defeat marks a significant shift for the previously top-ranked Buckeyes following the late-game offensive failures and defensive lapses.

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