Texas overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State in Austin

Texas rallied from a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat Ohio State 24-23 on Friday. The Buckeyes led 23-3 before a late-game offensive stall and defensive fatigue allowed Texas to mount a comeback. The decisive score arrived with 25 seconds remaining, marking the first time since 2003 a team trailed an AP No. 1 opponent by at least 17 points and successfully secured a win. A missed field goal in the final moments for Ohio State proved pivotal, extending a recurring trend of late-game kicking struggles in significant losses for the program. Ohio State coaches and players faced immediate scrutiny following the loss for conservative second-half play calling and an inability to protect the late lead. While the defeat impacts the Buckeyes' record, their playoff outlook remains intact due to their standing as a top-ranked program.

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