Texas Defeats Ohio State with a Stunning Fourth-Quarter Comeback

The Ohio State-Texas matchup on Saturday was highly anticipated, with many believing the loser would see a significant setback in their chase for the national championship. In the fourth quarter, it appeared that Texas would face that fate.

However, in an extraordinary turn of events, the Texas Longhorns scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, overcoming a 20-point deficit. This unlikely comeback resulted in a memorable upset over the Buckeyes, providing Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning with redemption after last year’s 14-7 loss to Ohio State in the season opener.

“I’m just so proud of our guys in all three phases,” Manning said. “It wasn’t very pretty, but we found a way to win. That’s what good teams do. We’ve got a bunch of good players. Lot of leaders. It’s going to be a fun night. I had nightmares about that game last year. So, we finally got a good win tonight. Gonna have a good night in Austin.”

The victory marked a crucial achievement for UT head coach Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning, as both were seeking a significant win to bolster their records. This win also positioned Texas as a legitimate contender for the national championship.

Less than a day after Texas’s triumph, their national championship odds surged. According to Polymarket, the odds increased from 11% before the game to 17% after. Interestingly, Ohio State also saw their odds rise from 12% to 14%, tying with Notre Dame for the second-best odds nationally.

The victory had additional ramifications for Texas. The Longhorns improved their standings in various rankings. They ascended to No. 1 in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. Furthermore, they climbed to No. 2 in ESPN’s FPI Top 25 Rankings.