Texas football news: Arch Manning helps make NCAA history not seen since 2004

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>Arch Manning helped the No. 4 Texas Longhorns make history for the ages after stunning the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in a 24-23 thriller on Saturday night.

>Manning has started the fourth year of his collegiate career with the Longhorns. 2025 marked his first season as a full-time starter, going through initial ups and downs before concluding it on a positive note.

>Manning seeked payback against Ohio State, having struggled against them in the 2025 opener. And that he did in this year’s rematch.

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>Manning completed 23 out of 37 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown and an interception. He helped orchestrate a comeback that had Texas score 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to stun the Buckeyes.

>Historically speaking, beating teams in the AP Top 25 poll can be difficult. It changes to a different level when it involves the top team in the poll.

>“AP No. 1 teams were 197-0 when holding a 20-point lead at any point in the 4th quarter since 2004. Until tonight 🤯,” the post read.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED!

>HOLLYWOOD SMOTHERS FINDS HIS WAY INTO THE ENDZONE TO GIVE TEXAS THE LEAD 🤯

>THEY WERE DOWN BY AS MUCH AS 20 points! pic.twitter.com/3mrc02Er2z

>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 13, 2026

How Arch Manning, Texas played against Ohio StateArch Manning and No. 4 Texas are over the moon to avenge last year’s loss. What better way to beat Ohio State than to stun them when they have the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25.

>Ohio State controlled the game for most of the night, leading 23-3 going into the fourth quarter. However, they let their foot off the gas and stopped creating big offensive plays as it paved the way for the Longhorns to rally back in historic fashion.

>Hollywood Smothers enjoyed a strong night in the run game, racking up 21 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Emmett Mosley V led the receiving attack with five catches for 65 yards, while Ryan Wingo caught four passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.

>The No. 4 Longhorns will look forward to their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the UTSA Roadrunners in Week 3 as kickoff commences on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. ET.

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