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Texas Stuns No. 1 Ohio State in Late Rally
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In Short: No. 4 Texas overcame a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit to shock No. 1 Ohio State, winning on a 1-yard touchdown run by Hollywood Smothers with 25 seconds left.
Texas mounted a remarkable comeback, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State in a thrilling NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Quarterback Arch Manning led scoring drives of 15, 13, and 12 plays, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.
With 25 seconds remaining, Texas running back Hollywood Smothers dove over the goal line for the game-winning touchdown, sealing the upset. Despite Ohio State's 320-186 yard advantage through 45 minutes, the Longhorns' resilience and late-game execution proved decisive.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrated the historic win, while Ohio State's players and fans were left to process the stunning defeat. The 20-point fourth-quarter comeback is now the largest such rally to win against an AP No. 1 team, according to Sportradar.
Background
The Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1870, it is the flagship institution of the University System of Ohio.
What's confirmed
- Texas mounted a remarkable comeback, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State in a thrilling NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Quarterback Arch Manning led scoring drives of 15, 13, and 12 plays, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.
- With 25 seconds remaining, Texas running back Hollywood Smothers dove over the goal line for the game-winning touchdown, sealing the upset. Despite Ohio State's 320-186 yard advantage through 45 minutes, the Longhorns' resilience and late-game execution proved decisive.
- Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrated the historic win, while Ohio State's players and fans were left to process the stunning defeat. The 20-point fourth-quarter comeback is now the largest such rally to win against an AP No. 1 team, according to Sportradar.
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- 4 Texas rallied from 20 points down in the fourth quarter to beat No.
- Connor Hawkins, who had earlier made three field goals, missed from 45 yards, setting up Texas’ winning drive.
- Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss (0) makes a catch in front of Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept.
- Ohio State outgained the hosts 320-186 through 45 minutes and kept them out of the end zone the entire time.