No. 4 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes: Live Updates and Box Score

AUSTIN - The No. 4 Texas Longhorns play host to the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night, with the eyes of college football squarely set on Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

This will be the third matchup between the two teams in three years, with Texas hoping to shake its two-game losing streak to the Buckeyes.

Ohio State enters the matchup coming off of a dominant, yet flawed showing vs. the Ball State Cardinals in Week 1, in which the offensive line struggled to win up front against a severely outmatched opponent.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian paid little attention to that result, however, noting that the Buckeyes will come into Austin as a force to be reckoned with.

“I promise you, what they ran last week against Ball State, we're not going to get,” Sarkisian said. “It's like the NFL preseason, right? What guys run in the preseason is not what they're running in week one, two, and three of the regular season in the NFL.”

The Longhorns, meanwhile, are coming off of a dominant win of their own in Week 1, dismantling the Texas State Bobcats 59-7 in their season opener, thanks in large part to a dominant passing attack from the likes of Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, and Ryan Wingo.

Texas had some struggles of its own in the season opener, however, notably in the consistency of the running game - not unlike the Buckeyes.

Nonetheless, Texas enters the game as 1.5-point favorites over the Buckeyes on Saturday night.

Follow along below for live updates after kickoff.

Box Score

	1st quarter	2nd quarter	3rd quarter	4th quarter	FINAL
Ohio State	10	10	3		23
Texas	0	3		21	24

Live In-game Updates

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning looks to throw a pass during the second quarter against the Texas State Bobcats | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

1st Quarter

Texas started the game off on offense with a swing pass to Raleek Brown, who fumbled the football with the Buckeyes recovering.

change of possession

The Buckeyes started their first possession deep in Texas territory. The Buckeyes started with a couple of nice runs, followed byt a major TFL from Brad Spence. Texas was eventually able to minimize the damage from the turnover, forcing an Ohio State field goal.

change of possession

Texas started its next drive off with three straight runs by Hollywood Smothers, getting their first first down of the game. Arch Manning then threw a deep pass to Cam Coleman, who dropped the football. The ball then bounced in the air before hitting the ground, an ended up in the hands of an Ohio State defensive back.

change of possession

Texas gave up a first down on the first play of the drive to the Buckeyes, and converted a third and long shortly after to Jeremiah Smith. The Buckeyes eventually got inside the Texas 10 yard line, before punching it into the end zone and taking a 10-0 lead.

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Texas went three and out on its next drive.

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2nd Quarter

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain intercepts a pass against Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Ohio State got the ball with good field posision on their next drive, and moved the ball deep into Texas territory. Before they could take advantage, however, the Longhorns forced a turnover on downs, getting the ball back.

change of possession

Texas got two quick first down to start out the next drive, with Manning connecting with Coleman and then Ryan Wingo on the next play. They then got the ball across the 50 for the first time in the game on a Hollywood Smothers run. A few plays later, Texas inside the Ohio State red zone on the back of the running game. The drive then stalled after a Manning sack, forcing the Texas field goal.

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Ohio State got a big start to its next drive with Julian Sayin connecting with Jeremiah Smith on a 43-yard pass into Texas territory. A few plays later, Colin Simmons sacked Sayin to make it third and 19 for the Buckeyes. Texas was able to hold for a field goal, making the score 13-3 Buckeyes.

change of possession

Texas got things moving on its next drive with a run by Manning and completions to Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo. Steve Sarkisian then went for it on fourth down and was stuffed, giving the ball back to Ohio State after a big loss.

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Ohio State took advantage of the mistake on their next drive, with Jeremiah Smith getting into the end zone for a score, and making the score 20-3 Buckeyes.

Halftime

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith celebrates a catch during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

3rd Quarter

Ohio State started the second half with the ball, and got two nice runs from Bo Jackson to begin the drive. The Texas defense eventually stood tall and forced a punt.

change of possession

Texas was able to get a first down on its next drive, but were unable to convert the next down, and punted the football.

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Texas had Ohio State in a third-and-long situation before Sayin threw one up to Jeremiah Smith for a big play into Longhorns territory. The Texas defense was able to stifle the drive from there, however, forcing another field goal.

change of possession

Texas went three and out on its next drive.

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Texas forced a three and out of its own on the next Ohio State drive.

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Texas went for it on fourth and nine on their next drive and converted on a Manning pass to Emaree Winston. The pair then connected again to move it inside the Ohio State 30.

4th Quarter

Texas finally got it into the end zone a few plays later, cutting the Ohio State lead to 23-10.

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Texas forced a three and out on the next Ohio State possession.

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Texas made a decision to go for it on 4th-and-6 from its own 32, and it paid off, moving the football near midfield. Smothers then followed up with a first down run to get it across the 50. Raleek Brown then moved the sticks again with a tough run down to the 30, followed by a first down completion to Cam Coleman. Brown had another nice run a couple of plays later to set Texas up inside the five. Two plays later, Texas was in the end zone on a run from Smothers, making it a one score game.

change of possession

Ohio State moved the ball down the field, getting within field goal range. The kick was wide right, giving Texas life with just over four minutes to go.

change of possession

Texas moved the ball into Ohio State territory very quickly, with momentum seeming to be on its side. After another first down, Texas had the ball at the Ohio State 20, with seven yards to go on second down. Texas had the ball third and goal at the one-yard line with 37 seconds remaining and converted for a touchdown, tying the game. The extra point attempt was good, giving Texas the lead at 24-23.

change of possession

Ohio State's next possession started off with a penalty, moving it back to its own 15. Ohio State then thew a pick on the final play, giving Texas the win.

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