A Comeback For the Ages

Down 23–3 entering the fourth quarter, Texas refused to die. Arch Manning delivered, Hollywood Smothers finished the job, and the Longhorns completed a comeback for the ages to knock off Ohio State, 24–23, on a magical night at DKR.

THE WARMUP IS OVER. Texas welcomes No. 1 Ohio State to DKR for a Saturday night showdown. Here’s what to know about the Buckeyes, what the BOK Model expects, and our prediction for one of the biggest games of the 2026 season

Horns handle the Bobcats. We break down the numbers behind the rout, name our Player and Play of the Game, revisit our predictions, and look ahead to a much bigger test coming to Austin next week.