Dramatic Fourth-Quarter Comeback
Texas Rallies Past No. 1 Ohio State After Historic Fourth-Quarter Comeback
Anonymous
Key Points
1
Quarterback Arch Manning led three touchdown drives during Texas’ fourth-quarter rally, while the Longhorns’ defense shut down Ohio State after the Buckeyes’ 23-3 lead entering the final period.
2
The victory could propel Texas to the No. 1 ranking in the next AP Top 25 poll, while Ohio State will face Kent State next before its next major test against Indiana on Oct. 17.
3
Before the game, Sarkisian warned that Ohio State’s offense would be more complex than the unit the Buckeyes had shown against Ball State: “What they ran last week against Ball State, we’re not going to get,” he said, comparing the earlier game to an NFL preseason matchup.
4
Laura Rutledge said Sarkisian had waited a long time and been patient while ESPN addressed its technical problems, adding, “He apologized to us. We should be apologizing to him, which we did.”
Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in one of college football's biggest upsets, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter after trailing 23-3 entering the final period. Quarterback Arch Manning led three touchdown drives to fuel the Longhorns' historic comeback, and AJC reported the victory marks the biggest upset of the 2025 season so far. Coach Steve Sarkisian's postgame celebration was brief—he gave reporter Holly Rowe only a short response, said "Hook 'Em," and rushed to the locker room, leaving her visibly frustrated.
Manning's Fourth-Quarter Heroics Flip Entire Game
Arch Manning took over in the fourth quarter when Texas needed 21 points to survive. The young quarterback orchestrated three straight scoring drives, with the Longhorns' defense simultaneously shutting down Ohio State's offense. Yahoo Sports detailed Manning's performance as the key to the comeback, showing he could deliver in the biggest moments despite a rocky start to the season.
Sarkisian's Halftime Technical Glitch and Postgame Rush
During halftime, Sarkisian appeared to skip an interview with ABC's Laura Rutledge, but she later clarified the situation. Rutledge explained that technical problems had caused the delay and that Sarkisian had waited patiently before leaving for the locker room. "He apologized to us," Rutledge said. "We should be apologizing to him, which we did." His abrupt postgame exit to celebrate with players sparked criticism because coach interviews are standard broadcast protocol.
Texas Rises Into National Title Conversation
The comeback victory could propel Texas into the No. 1 ranking in the next AP Top 25 poll, replacing Ohio State. AJC noted that this win keeps the Longhorns firmly in the national championship hunt after their earlier struggles. Ohio State faces Kent State next, then Indiana on October 17 in a major test.
Sarkisian's Pre-Game Warning About Ohio State's Offense
Before the game, Sarkisian predicted Ohio State would show a far more dangerous offense than what it displayed against Ball State. "What they ran last week against Ball State, we're not going to get," he said, comparing that earlier matchup to an NFL preseason game. His prediction proved correct—the Buckeyes' early dominance faded in the final quarter as Texas' defense locked them down.
Sentiment
Mostly NegativeNEGATIVENEUTRALPOSITIVE
Publishers
23
Articles
40
Reach
63
A
AnonymousAuthor
