Urban Meyer Sounds the Alarm on Ohio State After Texas Loss

Ohio State faced a devastating loss to Texas on Saturday, as the Longhorns staged an incredible comeback from a 20-point deficit to win 24-23. Trailing 23-3 in the fourth quarter, Texas mounted a 21-3 surge to secure their victory, capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by Hollywood Smothers with just 25 seconds left on the clock. This stunning upset has sparked concern among Ohio State legend and current head coach Urban Meyer, who believes the team's recent struggles stem from three key issues.

First, Meyer highlighted the three high-quality drives Texas executed, with 15 plays totaling 91 yards. He emphasized that Ohio State's defense failed to make the necessary plays, as Arch Manning and his teammates struggled to prevent Texas from scoring. The second major concern Meyer raised is the performance of Texas' wide receivers, particularly Jeremiah Smith, who showed his greatness with eight catches.

Smith, widely anticipated to be a top-five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, has already amassed 315 receiving yards and three touchdowns through two games, making him the clear standout among Ohio State's receivers. Meyer pointed out that while Smith and the rest of Ohio State's wide receivers combined for just two catches, Texas appeared to have a clear advantage in this critical aspect of their offense.