Texas vs Ohio State football winners and losers start with Arch Manning
The Texas Longhorns secured a dramatic 24-23 comeback victory against Ohio State after trailing by 20 points in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Arch Manning led the winning drive, solidifying his reputation in a high-stakes college football matchup.
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This game significantly impacts the college football rankings and the power dynamic between the SEC and Big Ten conferences.
Hear this story No. 3 Texas overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. Texas quarterback Arch Manning led a game-winning drive in the final minutes. The Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Down by 20 points with 15 minutes to play, No. 3 Texas staged an unlikely comeback and came back to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 behind a reputation-making fourth quarter from quarterback Arch Manning.
The first half showcased the full onslaught of this insanely talented Ohio State offense, which has a generational piece in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and many more who could seemingly start for any program in the Power Four. Despite a sluggish third quarter, the Buckeyes entered the fourth with a 23-3 lead.
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