{
  "id": 7363194,
  "title": "Ohio State Lost to Texas—and Improved Its National Title Odds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ohio-state-lost-to-texas-and-improved-its-national-title-odds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:34:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/ohio-state-texas-loss-improved-national-title-odds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State suffered a major blow to its championship hopes on Saturday, falling to Texas 24-23 in a heartbreaking fourth-quarter loss. Despite this, the Buckeyes' national title odds have actually improved, climbing to +510 on DraftKings and remaining at +600 on FanDuel as of Monday. In contrast, Texas's victory has given them a significant boost, with their odds jumping to +510 on DraftKings and +600 on FanDuel, tying for the highest odds in college football.\n\nThe Buckeyes had been considered the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten, and their odds have improved across the board despite the loss. The defeat to Texas, however, was a tough one to swallow, as AP No. 1 teams have maintained a perfect record since 2004 when leading by 20 points in the fourth quarter, until Saturday.\n\nTexas coach Steve Sarkisian saw positives in the win, stating that his team has proven they can compete with top-ranked opponents. Meanwhile, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer expressed disappointment in his team's performance, acknowledging that they missed the playoff last season after losing to Texas.\n\nThe Saturday results have created a new dynamic in college football, with increased urgency and pressure for teams like Oregon and Oklahoma, who are now facing tough remaining schedules. Meanwhile, the Group of Six programs have shown resilience, with Boise State in particular making significant strides in their playoff chances. Overall, the first two weeks of the season have highlighted the unpredictable nature of college football, with no team safe from the potential impact of a single loss.",
  "summary": "Meanwhile, Oklahoma and Oregon’s playoff odds took significant hits.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 in heartbreaking fourth-quarter defeat",
    "Buckeyes' national title odds improved to +510 on DraftKings",
    "Texas' win boosted their odds to +510 on DraftKings and +600 on FanDuel"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}