Texas’ National Championship Odds Skyrocket After Knocking off Ohio State
The Texas Longhorns not only upset the No. 1 team in the nation, they catapulted themselves into the national title conversation.
When Ohio State faced Texas in Saturday's matchup, it was assumed that the loser would suffer a significant blow to their chances of winning the national championship. However, Texas pulled off an incredible comeback in the fourth quarter, erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat the Buckeyes and deliver a painful loss to Ohio State. Quarterback Arch Manning expressed pride in his team's performance, stating, "I'm just so proud of our guys in all three phases. It wasn't very pretty, but we found a way to win."
This victory not only fulfilled a missing piece in the resumes of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and Manning, but it also elevated Texas's status as a legitimate national championship contender. Shortly after the win, the odds of Texas winning the championship jumped from 11% to 17% according to Polymarket, while Ohio State's odds rose from 12% to 14%.
The Longhorns' success was reflected in their rankings, as they moved to the top of the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and USA Today Coaches Poll, and they are now ranked No. 2 in ESPN's FPI Top 25 Rankings.
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