{"id":434559,"date":"2026-09-13T07:54:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/434559\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T07:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:54:23","slug":"texas-football-longhorns-qb-arch-manning-score-big-win-over-buckeyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/434559\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas football: Longhorns, QB Arch Manning score big win over Buckeyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) yells as he walks to the locker room after Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) yells as he walks to the locker room after Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' head coach Steve Sarkisian greets fans after the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; head coach Steve Sarkisian greets fans after the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fan after winning against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fan after winning against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive end Brinley Tita (80) and wide receiver Chris Stewart (14) celebrate after Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive end Brinley Tita (80) and wide receiver Chris Stewart (14) celebrate after Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Spencer Shannon (83) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Spencer Shannon (83) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Chris Stewart (14) celebrate after Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. after Texas\u2019 23-24 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Chris Stewart (14) celebrate after Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. after Texas\u2019 23-24 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) celebrates a play in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) celebrates a play in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' quarterback Arch Manning (16) advances the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes' cornerback Jay Timmons (25) attempts to tackle, knocking off his helmet, as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; quarterback Arch Manning (16) advances the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes&#8217; cornerback Jay Timmons (25) attempts to tackle, knocking off his helmet, as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The stadium is reflected in an Ohio State fan\u2019s glasses ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The stadium is reflected in an Ohio State fan\u2019s glasses ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) leaps over Ohio State defense to score the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) leaps over Ohio State defense to score the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' defensive end Lance Jackson (40) attempts to block the kick from Ohio State Buckeyes' kicker Connor Hawkins (96) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; defensive end Lance Jackson (40) attempts to block the kick from Ohio State Buckeyes&#8217; kicker Connor Hawkins (96) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) carries the ball after catching a pass in the third quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) carries the ball after catching a pass in the third quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fans a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fans a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) leaps over tackle attempts in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) leaps over tackle attempts in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) sends a pass in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) sends a pass in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans react as the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans react as the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Football sings \u201cThe Eyes of Texas\u201d after defeating Ohio State 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Football sings \u201cThe Eyes of Texas\u201d after defeating Ohio State 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a play with defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a play with defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo XV walks onto the field ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo XV walks onto the field ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp runs onto the field ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp runs onto the field ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) celebrates a sack in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) celebrates a sack in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas fan jumps the railing to storm the field as the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas fan jumps the railing to storm the field as the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas fan dances to \u201cMr. Brightside\u201d during a break in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas fan dances to \u201cMr. Brightside\u201d during a break in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) warms up ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) warms up ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks away from a post-game interview after it was delayed due to technical difficulties following Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks away from a post-game interview after it was delayed due to technical difficulties following Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and offensive lineman Connor Robertson (62) share a moment ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and offensive lineman Connor Robertson (62) share a moment ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo enters Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo enters Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans wave goodbye to Ohio players after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans wave goodbye to Ohio players after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' quarterback Arch Manning (16) greets fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; quarterback Arch Manning (16) greets fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) takes the field ahead of the second half of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) takes the field ahead of the second half of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' head coach Steve Sarkisian greets fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; head coach Steve Sarkisian greets fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo enters Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo enters Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A fan cheers as Bevo enters the stadium ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A fan cheers as Bevo enters the stadium ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wait in the heat ahead of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas cheer hypes up fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas cheer hypes up fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Bevo enters Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bevo enters Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans wait in line to enter Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans wait in line to enter Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Silver Spurs enter Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Silver Spurs enter Royal-Memorial Stadium before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' defensive end Colin Simmons (1) greets fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; defensive end Colin Simmons (1) greets fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas yell leader hypes up fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas yell leader hypes up fans before the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks for a pass in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks for a pass in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas student kicks a field goal to win money for charity during the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas student kicks a field goal to win money for charity during the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the first quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) celebrates a first down in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) celebrates a first down in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) goes down under a tackle from Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) goes down under a tackle from Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Fans cheer as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans cheer as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas cheerleader smiles at the crowd as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas cheerleader smiles at the crowd as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas fan boos Ohio State as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas fan boos Ohio State as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) dives for the ball but misses the catch as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) dives for the ball but misses the catch as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State celebrates recovering a fumble from Texas as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State celebrates recovering a fumble from Texas as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes' safety Jaylen McClain (8) recovers a fumble from Texas Longhorns' wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes&#8217; safety Jaylen McClain (8) recovers a fumble from Texas Longhorns&#8217; wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' tight end Spencer Shannon (83) dives after Texas Longhorns' defensive back Kade Phillips (8) after Phillips recovered a fumble as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; tight end Spencer Shannon (83) dives after Texas Longhorns&#8217; defensive back Kade Phillips (8) after Phillips recovered a fumble as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' running back Raleek Brown (0) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; running back Raleek Brown (0) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; running back Hollywood Smothers (2) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans cheer as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans cheer as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' defensive end Lance Jackson (40) celebrates after sacking Ohio State Buckeyes' quarterback Julian Sayin (10) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; defensive end Lance Jackson (40) celebrates after sacking Ohio State Buckeyes&#8217; quarterback Julian Sayin (10) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' linebacker Justin Cryer (28) celebrates a play as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; linebacker Justin Cryer (28) celebrates a play as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24)) score the first touchdown in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja&#8217;kobi Jackson (24)) score the first touchdown in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans sings \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believing,\u201d in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans sings \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believing,\u201d in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns fans cheer during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns fans cheer during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) score the first points for Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) score the first points for Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Pregame of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pregame of the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball of to Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball of to Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) calls out plays against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) calls out plays against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles makes a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles makes a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball of to Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball of to Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns fans cheer on the Longhorns against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns fans cheer on the Longhorns against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans react as the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans react as the Texas Longhorns defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes down the field as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes down the field as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) celebrates a play as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) celebrates a play as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' linebacker Brad Spence (14) reacts to Ohio missing the field goal as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; linebacker Brad Spence (14) reacts to Ohio missing the field goal as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas cheer hypes up the crowd as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas cheer hypes up the crowd as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio defenders reach for a fumble, which was retrieved by Texas Longhorns' wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio defenders reach for a fumble, which was retrieved by Texas Longhorns&#8217; wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' tight end Spencer Shannon (83) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; tight end Spencer Shannon (83) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) advances the ball as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' tight end Nick Townsend (81) reacts to an injury as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; tight end Nick Townsend (81) reacts to an injury as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Mascot \u201cHook \u2018Em\u201d watches the flyover ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Mascot \u201cHook \u2018Em\u201d watches the flyover ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives while carrying the ball in the second quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) dives while carrying the ball in the second quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas warms up ahead of the second half of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas warms up ahead of the second half of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas Cheerleader puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d at the beginning of the third quarter during Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas Cheerleader puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d at the beginning of the third quarter during Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) carries the ball in the third quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) carries the ball in the third quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Dylan Sikorski (56) reaches for a fumbled ball in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Dylan Sikorski (56) reaches for a fumbled ball in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans sings \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believing\u201d in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans sings \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believing\u201d in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas fans sings \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believing\u201d in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas fans sings \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believing\u201d in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) carries the ball in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) carries the ball in the fourth quarter go Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A football fan wears a watermelon on his head ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A football fan wears a watermelon on his head ahead of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas defense stop Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas defense stop Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) hands the ball off to Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) hands the ball off to Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) carries the ball after catching a pass in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) carries the ball after catching a pass in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) arrives to defend in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) arrives to defend in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball while fending off a tackle from Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball while fending off a tackle from Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"The Texas defense bring down Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Texas defense bring down Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) runs the ball after catching a pass in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V. (3) runs the ball after catching a pass in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"A Texas fan cheers in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Texas fan cheers in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) leaps over tackle attempts in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) leaps over tackle attempts in the fourth quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) tackles Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns defensive back Kade Phillips (8) tackles Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the third quarter of Texas\u2019 24-23 win over Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles makes a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles makes a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) score the first points for Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) score the first points for Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) pulls the ball in for an catch against Texas Longhorns in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) pulls the ball in for an catch against Texas Longhorns in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns win over Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns win over Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) kicks the winning score against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns wins over Ohio State Buckeyes\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) kicks the winning score against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns wins over Ohio State Buckeyes<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) fights for yardage in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) fights for yardage in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a three and out in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes offense at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a three and out in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes offense at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles makes a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles makes a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Mason Williams (86) in the first half game against at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tries to make a tackle against Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) of the Longhorns\u2019 drops the touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first Half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns Fans cheer on during the Longhorns\u2019 game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) pulls the ball in for an catch against Texas Longhorns in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) pulls the ball in for an catch against Texas Longhorns in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) score the first points for Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) score the first points for Texas Longhorns in the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers (2) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns win over Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns win over Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) kicks the winning score against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns wins over Ohio State Buckeyes\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns kicker Gianni Spetic (44) kicks the winning score against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. Texas Longhorns wins over Ohio State Buckeyes<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Spencer Shannon (83) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Spencer Shannon (83) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fans a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fans a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23 at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a three and out in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes offense at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a three and out in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes offense at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns tight end Emaree Winston (85) fights for yardage against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) fights for yardage in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) fights for yardage in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-ohio-state-football-game-score-22419796.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">23-3 in the fourth quarter.<\/a> Twenty-one unanswered points \u2014 against the No. 1 team in the country. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/arch-manning-texas-football-vs-ohio-state-stats-22419799.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Heisman Trophy campaign that roared back to life.<\/a> The return of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Texas football<\/a>&#8216;s running game, redemption for a quarterback and a program, and a huge win over the Buckeyes that has Texas in place to possibly become the new No. 1 team in the country.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Saturday night&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-ohio-state-football-game-score-22419796.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">24-23 thriller<\/a> had it all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns' tight end Spencer Shannon (83) dives after Texas Longhorns' defensive back Kade Phillips (8) after Phillips recovered a fumble as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns&#8217; tight end Spencer Shannon (83) dives after Texas Longhorns&#8217; defensive back Kade Phillips (8) after Phillips recovered a fumble as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Actors Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey attend the Texas Longhorns game against Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Actors Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey attend the Texas Longhorns game against Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Glen Powell attends the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes game at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Glen Powell attends the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes game at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Mack Brown greets fans as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mack Brown greets fans as the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<img alt=\"Glen Powell attends the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes game at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Glen Powell attends the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes game at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>As bad as Texas&#8217; start was, as bad as things looked at halftime and the third quarter, as unlucky and plodding as the Longhorns looked, all that turned around in the fourth quarter. After surviving what was probably the worst first period of the Steve\u00a0Sarkisian era, No. 4 Texas produced perhaps the biggest regular-season win ever at Royal-Memorial Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some observations we saw from Saturday&#8217;s win:<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\">GOLDEN:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/columns\/article\/texas-vs-ohio-state-arch-manning-julian-sayin-22420263.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">The Arch Manning vs Julian Sayin matchup was one of Heisman proportions <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p class=\"MM_onlineOnly\" title=\"CCI Online Only\">WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/football\/article\/texas-football-sarkisian-holly-rowe-22429526.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Steve\u00a0Sarkisian ditches on-field interview postgame. Here&#8217;s why<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are some observations we saw from Saturday&#8217;s win:<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:4 \/ 3\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) looks for room to run against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Arch Manning etches his name into Texas\u00a0football history<\/p>\n<p>Texas entered the fourth quarter trailing by 20 points, but pulled off the biggest comeback in program history. Manning has secured his spot in Longhorns lore after ending the game with just 196 yards passing but calmly executing a fourth-quarter rally. It was the third fourth-quarter comeback with Texas trailing in his career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>It also was the biggest comeback in Sarkisian&#8217;s career, too.<\/p>\n<p>For the night, Manning was 23 of 37 for 196 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He completed 62% of his passes.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball in the second quarter of the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Comeback win could key Texas&#8217; run to No. 1<\/p>\n<p>Texas has the talent. Now, the Longhorns showed their toughness. It\u2019s the type of win that can key a run to the College Football Playoff. And it will certainly get Texas some first-place votes in Monday\u2019s poll. The Longhorns never panicked, to the credit of\u00a0Sarkisian and his team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>PHOTOS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/college\/article\/celebrities-texas-vs-ohio-state-game-austin-22428825.php\" data-link=\"native\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Celebrities descend upon Austin for Texas vs Ohio State<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Who&#8217;s No. 1? Here&#8217;s how the top five teams fared Saturday:<\/p>\n<p>No. 1 Ohio State lost to No. 4 Texas 24-23<\/p>\n<p>No. 2 Georgia beat Western Kentucky 70-20<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>No. 3 Notre Dame beat Rice 52-0<\/p>\n<p>No. 4 Texas beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23<\/p>\n<p>No. 5 Indiana beat Howard 55-0<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) pulls the ball in for an catch against Texas Longhorns in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) pulls the ball in for an catch against Texas Longhorns in the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n<p>Jeremiah Smith looks like the best receiver in the game<\/p>\n<p>Give former Texas defensive coordinator Pete\u00a0Kwiatkowski credit: His units had some issues, but he knew how to slow down Ohio State All-American Jeremiah Smith. New defensive coordinator Will Muschamp couldn\u2019t figure it out; after Smith totaled seven catches for 46 yards in two previous games against Texas, he exploded for 164 yards and a touchdown on eight catches Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>While Texas receivers Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo struggled with drops, Smith proved himself the best receiver on the field.<\/p>\n<p>Next up for Texas: UTSA<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. next Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium. It&#8217;s an SEC Network+ game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) yells as he walks to the locker room after Texas\u2019 24-23 win&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":434560,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[3230,261,781,81142,27,29,537,536,28],"class_list":["post-434559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-arch-manning","tag-college-football","tag-ohio-state-buckeyes","tag-royal-memorial-stadium","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-longhorns","tag-texas-longhorns-football","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=434559"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434559\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/434560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=434559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=434559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=434559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}