October 2026
By Agustin Hernandez, Arts & Culture Editor
With Texas down 23-3 in the fourth quarter, it looked like Ohio State had the game won. But Arch Manning wasn’t ready to give up. The Texas quarterback stayed calm and led the Longhorns on three straight scoring drives, bringing energy back to the crowd and confidence back to his team.
Manning threw key passes and helped march Texas down the field again and again. As Ohio State started making mistakes, Texas took advantage. Two late touchdowns cut the deficit, and with only seconds left, the Longhorns scored the go-ahead touchdown to complete the comeback.
The momentum completely shifted in Texas’ favor. The defense stepped up with timely stops, giving Manning and the offense more opportunities to score. What looked like a comfortable Ohio State victory quickly turned into a nightmare for the Buckeyes as the Longhorns refused to quit.
Texas shocked the No. 1 Buckeyes 24-23, finishing one of the biggest comebacks in program history. Arch Manning proved why so many people believe he is the future of Texas football, showing leadership and composure under pressure. His performance helped turn a nearly impossible situation into a memorable victory that Texas fans will be talking about for years.
