Buckeyes' late-game gamble backfires in Texas upset

Ohio State blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead and lost 24-23 to Texas after Ryan Day chose to defend late instead of letting the Longhorns score, leaving the Buckeyes with 25 seconds and no timeouts. Texas surged with three straight fourth-quarter touchdowns led by Arch Manning, while Ohio State’s conservatism, run-game struggles, a missed field goal and key drops helped seal the defeat, extending a pattern of late-game collapses for Day. The loss drops Ohio State to three losses in four games, though playoff prospects aren’t completely dead yet.