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Arch Manning Leads Texas 21-Point Comeback Over Ohio State

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 3:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Arch Manning Leads Comeback

Texas quarterback Arch Manning led a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat Ohio State 24-23.
Texas rose to No. 1 in the Coaches and AP polls.
Ohio State dropped to No. 6 in both polls.
Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal that would have extended the lead.
Texas closed the win with three consecutive 12-plus-play touchdown drives, a first in 15 years.

Summary

Oklahoma State Ends Skid

Oklahoma State snapped its 12-game losing streak, becoming first team to end a 10-plus-game skid by beating a top-10 opponent.
Oregon’s 12-game road winning streak and 41-game run against unranked teams both ended.
Dan Lanning’s staff promoted Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton to offensive and defensive coordinator roles after two departures.
After the loss, Oregon fell to No. 21 in the AP poll, its lowest ranking since 2024.

History

Historical Context

In January 2006 the Texas Longhorns, coached by Mack Brown, broke a 36-year championship gap by beating USC 41-38 in the Rose Bowl, with quarterback Vince Young rushing 200 yards, scoring three touchdowns and posting 467 total yards to earn MVP honors. The win marked Texas’s 800th program victory and its fourth national title.

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Arch Manning Leads Comeback

Texas quarterback Arch Manning led a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat Ohio State 24-23.
Texas rose to No. 1 in the Coaches and AP polls.
Ohio State dropped to No. 6 in both polls.
Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal that would have extended the lead.
Texas closed the win with three consecutive 12-plus-play touchdown drives, a first in 15 years.

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