No. 4 Texas just pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in program history.
For three quarters, No. 1 Ohio State looked completely in control in Austin.
The Buckeyes forced turnovers on each of Texas’ first two possessions and held the Longhorns to just five yards of offense in the first quarter. Julian Sayin found Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown just before halftime, sending Ohio State into the locker room with a 20–3 lead.
Things got even worse for Texas in the third.
Ohio State added another field goal to stretch the lead to 23–3, and with one quarter remaining, the nation’s No. 1 team appeared to be cruising toward another massive road victory.
Then everything changed.
Arch Manning led Texas on a 91-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo. The Longhorns followed it with another 72-yard drive, capped by a Hollywood Smothers touchdown to make it 23–17.
Ohio State had a chance to essentially put the game away, but Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal....
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