Texas-Ohio State football rivalry
No. 4 Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 on September 12 in Austin, the largest fourth-quarter comeback ever against an AP No. 1 team, according to Sportradar. Ohio State led 23-3 after three quarters behind Jeremiah Smith's 164 receiving yards, but Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw a touchdown to Ryan Wingo to start the rally, Hollywood Smothers scored the go-ahead touchdown with 25 seconds left, and Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins missed a potential clinching 45-yard field goal that opened the door for Texas's winning drive. The win avenged Texas's 14-7 loss to Ohio State in last year's season opener and was the Longhorns' first victory over the Buckeyes in three tries over three seasons.
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As it ran
14 September 2026
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- New poll punishes Ohio State, Oklahoma as Texas jumps to top spot after big comeback Fox News
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13 September 2026
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- Texas stuns Ohio State after erasing 20-point deficit in unforgettable comeback Fox News
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- No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit AP
12 September 2026
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