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Ohio State vs. Texas: Big Ten clarifies final-second replay

9/7/2026

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Summary

Ohio State vs Texas

Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Texas to face No. 5 Longhorns in Week 2.
Circa Sports lists Texas as a -2-point home favorite over top-ranked Ohio State.
Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3, with Julian Sayin throwing 320 yards and four touchdowns.
Ohio State leads the all-time series against Texas 3-2, winning the last two meetings.

Summary

Big Ten Replay

Big Ten released a replay showing one second left when the defender caught the ball.
Officials said the clock stops when a player jumps from out-of-bounds and makes a catch.
Mid-American commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said his league received video and audio clarification from the Big Ten.
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham called the decision a blessing that gave his team a second chance.

History

Historical Context

The Big Ten first trialed instant-replay in 2004, and the NCAA made replay and new clock-start rules official in the 2006 season, letting officials stop play after a kickoff and after a change of possession. That 2006 push for uniform video review now echoes as Ohio State heads to Texas and the Big Ten refines its clock-stop policy.

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Ohio State vs Texas

Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Texas to face No. 5 Longhorns in Week 2.
Circa Sports lists Texas as a -2-point home favorite over top-ranked Ohio State.
Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3, with Julian Sayin throwing 320 yards and four touchdowns.
Ohio State leads the all-time series against Texas 3-2, winning the last two meetings.

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