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Texas overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas overcomes 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State

Summary

Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday after mounting a comeback from a 20-point deficit. The Longhorns secured the victory with a touchdown pass in the final 25 seconds of regulation. The game included an appearance from Senator Ted Cruz, who participated in a discussion regarding the Protect College Sports Act on ESPN’s College GameDay. Fans at the stadium reacted to his presence with boos, citing a long-standing sports superstition known as the Ted Cruz curse. Some observers attributed the team's rally to the influence of Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, who posted his support for the program during the contest. This performance marks the first time since 2007 that Texas has rallied from a 20-point deficit to win. The team prepares to face UTSA on September 19 as they aim for a 3-0 start.

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By the Numbers

•Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday.
•The Longhorns trailed by 20 points before rallying.
•A game-winning touchdown occurred with 25 seconds remaining.
•Texas plays UTSA on September 19.
•Senator Ted Cruz and James Talarico were noted by fans during the event.

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8:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘THE TED CRUZ CURSE IS BROKEN’ — Texas Fans Are Convinced James Talarico Had Something to Do With Ohio State Stunner

What they're saying

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Texas pulled off a stunning 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State on Saturday. As Texas fans celebrate the dramatic win, many are also relieved that the program may have finally broken free from the so-called ‘Ted Cruz curse.
— Yahoo Sports

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