All articles tagged with #fourth quarter comeback
Ohio State led 24-23 before coach Ryan Day opted to hold the line at the 1-yard line; Texas bled nearly a minute and scored with 25 seconds left, completing a 21-point fourth-quarter rally—the largest comeback ever in a fourth quarter against a No. 1-ranked opponent. OSU drops in the AP poll and CFP implications loom as the Buckeyes prepare for more ranked foes.
Arch Manning led a 20-point fourth-quarter rally to give No. 4 Texas a 24-23 win over No. 1 Ohio State, marking the largest fourth-quarter comeback against an AP No. 1 team and fueling Texas's national championship ambitions.
Arch Manning led Texas to a dramatic 24–23 fourth-quarter comeback to upset No. 1 Ohio State, capstoned by a late Smothers rushing TD after a crucial fourth-down conversion by Emmett Mosley V; the win adds to the SEC‑Big Ten narrative and shows Texas’s resilience, while Week 2’s broader results underscored the caution not to overreact to Week 1 and highlighted a mix of outcomes across conferences.
New York erased a 29-point third-quarter cushion to stun San Antonio 107‑106, with OG Anunoby tipping in the game-winning bucket with 1.2 seconds left to give the Knicks a 3-1 series edge; Victor Wembanyama posted 24 points and 13 rebounds but the Spurs couldn’t close out the game, and coach Mitch Johnson urged his team to regroup for Game 5.
Stephen Curry erupted for 35 points, including 27 in the second half, despite knee trouble, to spark a fourth‑quarter comeback and carry the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in, earning a trip to Phoenix for a win‑and‑in game. Al Horford nailed 4-of-4 threes in the fourth, Draymond Green stifled Kawhi Leonard on defense, and Gui Santos and Kristaps Porzingis added 20-point outings for Golden State as they move on while the Clippers’ season ends amid developments surrounding Leonard’s sponsorship and league scrutiny.
In a pivotal game, Portland abandoned 3-pointers in the fourth, attacking the paint and drawing 16 free throws to outscore the Clippers 30-13 and pull away, signaling a potential playoff push and offering a blueprint for their younger core to stay aggressive and disruptive down the stretch.
Oregon Ducks secured a 16-13 victory over Wisconsin Badgers, maintaining their top ranking in the College Football Playoff. Trailing by seven points entering the fourth quarter, Oregon rallied with a 10-0 run, highlighted by Atticus Sappington's decisive 24-yard field goal. Jordan James contributed a tying touchdown, while Oregon's defense held strong, intercepting a late Wisconsin pass to seal the win. Despite leading at halftime, Wisconsin failed to capitalize, marking their third consecutive loss.
Joe Flacco led the Cleveland Browns to a fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 13 unanswered points to defeat the Chicago Bears 20-17. Flacco completed 28 of 44 pass attempts for 374 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Bears had a 10-point lead but failed to put the game away, allowing Flacco to find his rhythm and connect with David Njoku for crucial plays. The Browns' defense held strong, limiting the Bears to 236 yards and forcing them to convert only 4 of 18 third downs. The loss adds to the Bears' season of losing games with a 10+ point lead in the fourth quarter.
The San Antonio Spurs made a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback against the Phoenix Suns, thanks to a unique lineup deployed by Head Coach Gregg Popovich. With a deficit of 20 points, Popovich unleashed a lineup consisting of Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Doug McDermott, Cedi Osman, and Victor Wembanyama. Despite only sharing the court for a short time, this lineup cut the deficit to five points, showcasing sharpshooting, playmaking, and defensive prowess. Wembanyama's extended run at center was a significant aspect, and having Jones as a natural point guard directing the offense provided an advantage. The Spurs' comeback highlights their rebuilding efforts and the potential of this experimental lineup.