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Texas rallies for comeback win over Ohio State in thrilling contest

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Texas rallies for comeback win over Ohio State in thrilling contest

Summary

In a remarkable fourth quarter, Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on September 12, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Trailing 23-3, Texas found resurgence through quarterback Arch Manning, while Ohio State's offense struggled to move the ball. The victory marks a critical moment for Texas, who aim to build confidence amid a challenging schedule ahead. Meanwhile, Oregon's struggles continued with a loss to Oklahoma State, indicating early trouble for their season.

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By the Numbers

•Texas comes back from a 23-3 deficit against Ohio State.
•Arch Manning played a crucial role in the fourth-quarter rally.
•Oregon lost to Oklahoma State after a disappointing performance.
•Texas Tech defense showed vulnerabilities against Oregon State.
•Iowa, Minnesota, and Purdue also faced challenges in their games.

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Texas Slays A Goliath The Longhorns have beaten nearly perfect the last few seasons outside of two behemoths – Georgia and Ohio State. They finally were able to slay one of their giants with a thrilling 24-23 comeback victory over the Buckeyes. It did not come easy at all, as Texas found itself behind 23-3 […]
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