Texas erased a late deficit and stunned No. 1 Ohio State in an early season clash between two national championship contenders.
• Manning delivered a poised performance under pressure, guiding the No. 4 Longhorns through a decisive fourth quarter.
• Texas overcame Ohio State’s strong start and rallied when the game appeared to be slipping away.
• The one point victory came down to execution in the closing minutes, with the Longhorns making the critical plays on both sides of the ball.
• Ohio State, widely regarded as one of the nation’s most complete teams, suffered an early setback but remains firmly in the championship conversation.
• The result immediately strengthens Texas’ standing in the national race and gives Manning a signature victory at the center of the program’s ambitions.
The matchup lived up to its billing, combining high stakes, momentum swings and a finish that could shape the College Football Playoff picture later in the season.