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Texas tops college football polls after narrow win over Ohio State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Texas tops college football polls after narrow win over Ohio State

Summary

Texas, ranked No. 1 in college football, improved to 2-0 after a 24-23 victory against Ohio State, which fell from first to sixth in the rankings. Coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized caution, recalling past challenges the Longhorns faced while holding a top ranking. Senior linebacker Justin Cryer downplayed the significance of their current status, and quarterback Arch Manning stressed the focus should be on the next games. Texas will face UTSA this week before starting Southeastern Conference play on September 26 at No. 15 Tennessee.

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By the Numbers

•Texas is currently ranked No. 1 after defeating Ohio State.
•The Longhorns improved their record to 2-0 with the win.
•Next, Texas plays UTSA before facing No. 15 Tennessee.
•Coach Sarkisian cautions about the challenges that come with being ranked high.
•Players emphasize the importance of focusing on the remaining season.

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7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Top-ranked Texas likes the view from No. 1 but is focused on long season ahead

What they're saying

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Texas has seen the view from No. 1 and the Longhorns know the fall from the college football summit can be hard. Texas (2-0) jumped to No. 1 after a wild 24-23 victory over Ohio State, which knocked the Buckeyes from No. 1 to No. 6. “A week ago, the narrative was we can’t win the big game,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.
— Yahoo Sportsby JIM VERTUNO

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