Texas rallies in second half to defeat Ohio State, Oregon falls to Oklahoma State

Texas erased a 20-point deficit to secure a 24-23 victory against Ohio State on September 12, 2026. After trailing 23-3 late in the third quarter, Texas quarterback Arch Manning directed three scoring drives, helping the Longhorns to a comeback win. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State dominated Oregon, winning 39-31, raising concerns over the 6th-ranked Ducks' performance. In other matchups, Michigan edged Oklahoma 17-10, Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21, and Iowa narrowly bested Iowa State 16-13 in low-scoring games. Non-conference play continues next week as teams assess their playoff hopes.

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