An absolute stunner in Austin.
After looking like it would be a blowout, Texas stormed back against Ohio State to pull off an incredible 20-point comeback to win the top-five matchup 24-23.
The Buckeyes were up 23-3 in the fourth quarter as Jeremiah Smith feasted on the Texas defense for the majority of the game. But Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers put the Longhorns on their backs — and got some lucky bounces — for 21 points in the final 15 minutes, capped off by Smothers' game-winning touchdown in the final minute.
It was a result that shook all of the college football world after it seemed impossible for the majority of the game.
Here's some of the best reaction from social media.
Arch Manning to Ohio State after Texas got the win pic.twitter.com/poPaRmC40Q
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) September 13, 2026
TEXAS TAKES THE LEAD OVER NO. 1 OHIO STATE ‼️ pic.twitter.com/SJ6eZFRYYs
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 13, 2026
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 13, 2026
While incredible on Texas' part, people didn't let Ohio State get away easy. There were plenty that poked fun at Ohio State for blowing a game it had in its hands.
Ohio State up 23-3 in the start of the 4th pic.twitter.com/FX4HueFCcq
— BearsShowYo (@BearsShowYo) September 13, 2026
Ohio State blowing a 20-point lead… pic.twitter.com/F1OtiuwIZz
— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) September 13, 2026
One of the worst coaching jobs I’ve seen from an Ohio State coach in my lifetime.
— Mr. Ohio (@MrOH1O) September 13, 2026
Ohio State pic.twitter.com/hHOtxj4qQz
— IcyVert (@IcyVert) September 13, 2026
Ohio State pic.twitter.com/Fm1MiSwtGL
— CanesMuse (@canesmuse) September 13, 2026
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas shocks Ohio State in stunning comeback. Epic rally or choke job?
