Frames from the game: Ohio state falls to Texas 24-23

Cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) tackles Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2). Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Quarterback Julian Sayin (10) changes the play call during Ohio State's first road game of the 2026 season. The Buckeyes ended the game losing to the Longhorns by a score of 24-23. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Actor Matthew McConaughey watches the end of the game from the sideline. Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Running back Bo Jackson (25) dodges defenders. Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) throws "horns-down" after catching a touchdown. Smith finished the game with 164 receiving yards. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Students in the front row of the Texas' student section spell out "We heart Bevo!". Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) sacks running back Bo Jackson (25). Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Safety Earl Little Jr. (1) tackles Texas running back Raleek Brown (0). Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
An incomplete pass between quarterback Julian Sayin (10) and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) in the fourth quarter. Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Texas fans cheer as wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) walks off the field after the game. The Longhorns beat the Buckeyes 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Running back Legend Bey (2) post-game. Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.