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No. 4 Texas vs. No. 1 Ohio State final score: Three unanswered fourth-quarter TDs launch Horns to 24-23 win

In a dramatic top-five showdown on September 12, 2026, the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns mounted an astonishing comeback to defeat the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Facing a 23-3 deficit as the fourth quarter began, Steve Sarkisian's squad erupted with three straight trips to the end zone, delivering 21 unanswered points to completely wipe out the 20-point disadvantage.

The triumph halts a two-game skid against Ohio State, granting Texas its first victory over the Buckeyes since the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. Ahead of the contest, former Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer had voiced concerns regarding Ohio State's defense disrupting Texas quarterback Arch Manning, but the Longhorns' final-period surge ultimately proved decisive.