Ohio State vs. Texas live updates: No. 1 Buckeyes battle No. 4 Longhorns in primetime showdown - CBS Sports
No. 4 Texas overcame a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in a major college football upset. A late touchdown drive led by Arch Manning secured the win after a missed field goal by the Buckeyes.
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This game represents one of the most significant comeback victories in modern college football history, impacting national rankings.
No. 4 Texas roared back from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in a thriller on Saturday night. The Longhorns trailed 23-3 before an unending stream of offensive miscues gave way to a late surge that knocked the visiting Buckeyes on their heels.Hollywood Smothers scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left, and Gianni Septic hit the PAT to cap the largest comeback win over the AP No. 1-ranked team since at least 2000.
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