Ohio State Buckeyes Lose Late to Texas, Coach Calls for ‘Hard Decisions’

Ohio State’s 115‑game winning streak snapped when the Buckeyes fell 24‑23 to Texas after blowing a 20‑point fourth‑quarter lead. The loss dropped Ohio State from No. 1 to No. 6 in the AP Top 25 and propelled Texas to the top spot. Coach Ryan Day said the collapse highlighted the team’s recurring fourth‑quarter struggles and that the outcome will force “hard decisions.” He emphasized the need to win the final quarter, a theme that has guided the program since late‑season losses to Indiana and Miami last year. Ohio State will regroup at home against Kent State before facing a tough stretch that includes road games against Indiana and USC, a home game with Oregon, and three consecutive conference matchups. Day stressed that the loss must become a lesson, prompting adjustments to keep the Buckeyes competitive against top‑ranked opponents.