Texas QB Arch Manning boosts his Heisman Trophy case in comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State
In Saturday's 24-23 win over Ohio State, Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw for 196 yards, one touchdown and an interception, completing 62.2% of his passes.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning made a strong case for the Heisman Trophy with a fourth-quarter comeback that propelled No. 4 Texas to a 24-23 victory over No. 1 Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The Longhorns trailed by 20 points at the start of the fourth quarter but mounted a historic comeback, tying it and setting up the game's final score.
Manning completed 62.2% of his 37 passes for 196 yards, one touchdown and one interception, two of which were fourth-down passes in the second half. Head coach Steve Sarkisian credited Manning's grit and the efforts of the team's running backs and receivers for the comeback. Despite early struggles and boos from the crowd, Manning rallied the team in the fourth quarter, completing eight of his 11 passes and finding Ryan Wingo for a 3-yard score.
The win marked Manning's second consecutive win over Ohio State, coming one year after a 14-7 loss at Columbus.
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