Texas remains top state program after victory over Ohio State

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas remains top state program after victory over Ohio State
Summary

The Texas Longhorns hold the top spot in the state college football rankings following a 21-point fourth-quarter rally that secured a win against Ohio State in Austin. This result moves Texas to 2-0 on the season and builds momentum for potential national championship contention. Across the state, other programs also reached early benchmarks as Texas A&M, Houston, and Texas Tech all improved to 2-0 records. UTSA earned its 100th program win by defeating rival Texas State, while North Texas recorded a decisive victory over UNLV. Meanwhile, Rice fell to Notre Dame and Sam Houston remained winless after a narrow loss to Tulsa. Coaches now shift focus to upcoming non-conference matchups as the season progresses through September.

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  • Texas improved to 2-0 after scoring 21 fourth-quarter points to defeat Ohio State.
  • UTSA secured the 100th victory in program history by beating Texas State.
  • North Texas defeated UNLV 44-6 in its second game of the season.
  • Rice lost 52-0 to Notre Dame in its most recent outing.
  • Texas Tech moved to 2-0 after a late rally to pass Oregon State.
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  • 11:00 AMYahoo SportsTexas college football rankings: Longhorns are No. 1 in the state, and maybe the nation
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Texas scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat No. 1 Ohio State and give the Longhorns a case for No. 1 the state and nation.

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