Texas completes a historic comeback against Ohio State: from 23–3 to 24–23 in an unforgettable fourth quarter

A game that looked finished

Ohio State controlled the first three quarters and led 23–3. Texas had turned the ball over on its first two possessions, but the game changed completely in the fourth quarter. [3]

Texas wakes up: 23–10

Arch Manning found Ryan Wingo for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, starting Texas' run of three scores. [3]

From impossible to possible: 23–17

Hollywood Smothers cut the deficit with a one-yard touchdown run with 7:14 remaining. [3]

The mistake that changes everything

Connor Hawkins, who had made three field goals, missed a 45-yard attempt that could have sealed the game for Ohio State. [3]

73 yards to make history

The miss gave Texas the ball back and set up the final drive. A detailed account of the 73 yards remains to be added from the official play-by-play. [2]

24–23: Texas completes the comeback

Smothers scored the decisive one-yard rushing touchdown with 25 seconds left for the final 24–23. [1]

From 197–0 to 197–1

What this victory means for Texas