COLUMBUS, Ohio — Julian Sayin had a 40-yard landing cross to Carnell Tate early within the fourth quarter, Ohio State obtained a few key stops within the pink zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened the protection of their nationwide championship with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas on Saturday.
It was the fourth time the No. 1 crew within the AP preseason ballot has met the earlier season’s nationwide champion within the opener. The defending champ has gained the final three.
Arch Manning accomplished 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, a landing and an interception for the Longhorns.
Texas was 1 of 5 on fourth down, together with being stopped twice within the pink zone. The Longhorns have been driving for a tying landing late within the sport however Jack Endries was stopped by Caleb Downs 1 yard in need of a primary down to finish hopes of a comeback.
Sayin was 13 of 20 passing for 126 yards. His finest cross of the day got here with 13:08 remaining within the sport, when Tate beat Texas cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau for the lengthy rating. Tate juggled the ball earlier than pulling it down ultimately zone to place the Buckeyes up by two touchdowns.
CJ Donaldson Jr. opened the scoring halfway by the second quarter on a 1-yard run up the center to cap a 13-play, 87-yard drive that took eight minutes off the clock. The Buckeyes benefitted from a pair of penalties, together with a face masks name on Colin Simmons that worn out an incomplete cross on third-and-4.
Texas lastly obtained factors with 3:28 remaining within the fourth quarter when Manning related with Parker Livingstone on a 32-yard landing.
The Longhorns protection compelled a three-and-out, giving Texas an opportunity to tie.
The takeaway
Texas: The Longhorns had their 11-game profitable streak in true street video games snapped. The run included 5 victories in opposition to ranked opponents.
Ohio State: The Buckeyes ought to take excessive spot within the AP ballot after Matt Patricia got here up with an amazing sport plan in his first sport because the defensive coordinator.
Up subsequent
Texas: Hosts San Jose State on Sept. 6.
Ohio State: Hosts Grambling State on Sept. 6.
Initially Printed: August 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM EDT
