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Texas overcomes halftime deficit to defeat Ohio State in college football

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas overcomes halftime deficit to defeat Ohio State in college football

Summary

Texas rallied from a 20-3 halftime deficit to secure a 24-23 victory against Ohio State on September 13, 2026. The Longhorns outscored the Buckeyes 21-3 during the second half of the contest. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media following the win, offering compliments to the Ohio State program and expressing a desire for a potential rematch in the College Football Playoff. The outcome leaves Ohio State with little margin for error as the team prepares for its upcoming schedule. The Buckeyes are set to face Kent State at home next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on September 13, 2026.
•Ohio State held a 20-3 lead at halftime before being outscored 21-3 in the second half.
•Steve Sarkisian held a postgame press conference discussing the victory and the Ohio State program.
•Ohio State plays Kent State at home next Saturday.
•Sarkisian suggested the possibility of a future meeting between the programs in the College Football Playoff.

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5:27 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: What Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said about Ohio State postgame

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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media for his postgame press conference after the Longhorns came back to beat Ohio State.
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