Arch Manning led No 4 Texas back from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday night, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Texas beat Ohio State 24-23, with the final score noted as Ohio State Buckeyes 23-24 Texas Longhorns.
- The Longhorns overcame a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
- Arch Manning started the rally with a touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo.
- No 4 Texas defeated No 1 Ohio State.
- Manning used both his legs and his passing to keep drives going.
Arch Manning delivered a defining primetime performance as No 4 Texas came back from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat No 1 Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday night, according to the Guardian.
The Longhorns quarterback used his legs to keep drives alive and his right arm to spark the rally, connecting on a touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo that began the comeback, the Guardian reported.
The Guardian described the effort as showing maturity in a huge comeback, calling it the kind of moment that could redefine Manning’s career.
The win carried significance beyond the scoreboard, with the outlet noting it could propel the program’s national championship hopes.
The final margin was a single point, with the scoreline recorded as Ohio State Buckeyes 23-24 Texas Longhorns, capping a dramatic finish in which Texas erased a substantial deficit late in the game.
Why it matters
An upset of the No 1 team by a 20-point fourth-quarter comeback is a marquee result early in the college football season. It boosts Texas's national championship hopes and marks a potentially career-defining performance for Arch Manning.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Texas vs Ohio State?
Texas won 24-23, with the scoreline recorded as Ohio State Buckeyes 23-24 Texas Longhorns, according to the Guardian.
How big was the deficit Texas overcame?
Texas came back from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Guardian reported.
Who scored the touchdown that started the comeback?
Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo to start the rally, according to the Guardian.