Texas Stuns No. 1 Ohio State With Late 24-23 Comeback
- On Saturday, September 12, the Texas Longhorns stunned top-ranked Ohio State with a 24-23 comeback victory in Austin, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit.
- The Buckeyes appeared in complete control after a dominant three quarters built a 23-3 lead, but Texas rallied behind quarterback Arch Manning, whose touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo early in the fourth quarter ignited the comeback.
- Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal attempt, setting up the decisive drive where Hollywood Smothers scored on a 1-yard run with 25 seconds remaining.
- Despite concerns regarding a minor wrist injury, Manning led the team through the final drive, telling reporters, "We found a way to win" following the matchup against Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin.
- For Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, the victory marks arguably the most significant regular-season win in six seasons, providing a major boost for the program during the 2026 campaign.
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Hollywood Smothers scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds to play and Arch Manning came alive in the fourth quarter to direct three scoring drives as No. 4 Texas rallied for a 24-23 victory over top-ranked Ohio State on Saturday in a titanic early-season clash in Austin, Texas.
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