Ryan Day cites time-management mistake after Ohio State’s 24-23 loss to Texas
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said his decision to keep the defense on the field instead of allowing Texas to score cost the Buckeyes a chance to win, after Texas scored a late touchdown in the September 12 game in Austin. Texas rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit, with quarterback Arch Manning engineering a game-winning drive that culminated in a fourth-quarter touchdown, giving the Longhorns a 24-23 victory and moving them to the top of the poll.
The comeback followed an early lead by Ohio State in the first quarter, and the loss marked the Buckeyes’ first September defeat since 2021. Actor Matthew McConaughey later posted a three-word tweet praising Texas’ comeback.