Ohio State struck first, with Kyle McCord throwing a 45-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. on the opening drive. Texas responded with a strong running game, as Jonathon Brooks scored on a 20-yard rush to tie the game at 7-7.
The Longhorns took control in the second quarter, with Quinn Ewers connecting with Xavier Worthy for a 40-yard touchdown. However, the Buckeyes answered back with a 10-yard touchdown run from TreVeyon Henderson and a field goal, entering halftime with a narrow 17-14 lead.
In the second half, the teams traded scores, with Ewers throwing another touchdown pass and McCord leading a 75-yard drive capped by a 15-yard touchdown pass to Emeka Egbuka. The game’s pivotal moment came in the final two minutes when Ohio State’s defense stopped Texas on fourth down, allowing Henderson to run for a game-sealing touchdown.
Key Performances
- Ohio State Buckeyes:
- Kyle McCord: 325 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT.
- TreVeyon Henderson: 110 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
- Marvin Harrison Jr.: 9 receptions, 135 yards, 1 TD.
- Texas Longhorns:
- Quinn Ewers: 295 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT.
- Jonathon Brooks: 95 rushing yards, 1 TD.
- Xavier Worthy: 8 receptions, 120 yards, 2 TDs.
Statistical Highlights
- Total Yards:
- Ohio State: 475
- Texas: 440
- Turnovers:
- Ohio State: 1
- Texas: 2
- Third Down Conversions:
- Ohio State: 8/14
- Texas: 7/13
Takeaways
- Ohio State’s dynamic offense proved too much for Texas, with McCord and Harrison Jr. leading the way in critical moments.
- Texas displayed resilience and a balanced attack but fell short due to turnovers and missed opportunities on defense.
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