No. 3 Ohio State Defeats Top-Ranked Texas 14-7 in Defensive Battle
No. 3 Ohio State secured a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas, largely due to a dominant defensive performance, snapping Texas's 11-game road winning streak in a hard-fought contest.
Defense propels No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas, Arch Manning 14-7
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Overview
- No. 3 Ohio State defeated top-ranked Texas 14-7, with a strong defensive performance being the decisive factor in their national championship defense opener.
- Julian Sayin's 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate and CJ Donaldson Jr.'s 1-yard run contributed to Ohio State's 14-7 victory over Texas.
- Ohio State's defense made crucial stops, including a fourth-and-goal stand at the 1-yard line by Caleb Downs, preventing Texas from tying the game late.
- Texas, led by Arch Manning's 170 passing yards, struggled on fourth down, converting only 1 of 5 attempts and being stopped twice in the red zone.
- The 14-7 loss to Ohio State snapped Texas's impressive 11-game winning streak in true road games, despite a late touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing Ohio State's defensive strength and strategic execution, while highlighting Texas's offensive inefficiencies and missed opportunities. They use evaluative language to praise Ohio State's performance and predict their future success, creating a narrative that celebrates the Buckeyes' victory as a testament to their superior play.
"Ohio State's shutout bid ended with 3:28 left when Parker Livingstone caught a 32-yard touchdown from Manning."
USA TODAY"Ohio State opened the defense of their national championship with a 14-7 victory over No. 1 Texas on Saturday."
Chicago Tribune"It was a gritty win to start the season for Ohio State, showcasing their strong defense and key plays."
Associated Press"Manning looked like a struggling first-year starter, which he is."
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Ohio State's defense made crucial stops, including a fourth-and-goal stand at the 1-yard line, preventing Texas from tying the game late and stifling Texas's offense, particularly on fourth downs where Texas converted only 1 of 5 attempts.
Julian Sayin's 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate and CJ Donaldson Jr.'s 1-yard touchdown run were key plays contributing to Ohio State's 14 points.
Texas's quarterback Arch Manning completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Texas struggled on fourth down, converting only 1 of 5 attempts and was stopped twice in the red zone.
Texas's 14-7 loss to Ohio State snapped an 11-game winning streak in true road games for the Longhorns.
Ohio State scored first with a 1-yard run by CJ Donaldson in the second quarter, then added a 40-yard touchdown pass from Julian Sayin to Carnell Tate in the fourth quarter. Texas scored a late touchdown with 3:28 remaining but could not tie the game due to Ohio State’s defensive stand.
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