Episode #23
Ohio State’s Epic Collapse Against Texas | Why the Buckeyes Lost & What It Means Moving Forward
Ohio State collapsed against Texas in Austin, blowing a 20-point lead and falling 24-23 to the Longhorns in one of the most stunning fourth-quarter collapses in recent Buckeye history. In this episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, and Conner Smith break down what went wrong for Ohio State against Texas, from the offense stalling in the second half to the defense struggling to get off the field when it mattered most. The Buckeyes led 23-3 in the third quarter before Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback. We also examine Ryan Day’s decision-making late in the game and ask the biggest question coming out of Austin: Did Ohio State start playing not to lose instead of continuing to play to win? Julian Sayin played an excellent first half before the offense stalled, while Jeremiah Smith finished with eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown but was held without a catch for the final 23:20. Meanwhile, Arch Manning and Texas found answers in the fourth quarter, converting critical third downs and putting together three consecutive scoring drives. We discuss: • Why Ohio State lost a game it controlled for three quarters • Ryan Day’s late-game play calling and decision-making • What happened to the Ohio State offense in the second half • Why Jeremiah Smith disappeared late • Arch Manning and Texas’ fourth-quarter comeback • Ohio State’s defensive collapse • The missed 45-yard field goal that changed the game • What this loss means for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes moving forward • How Ohio State responds after falling to 1-1 Ohio State vs. Texas was supposed to be a statement game. Instead, it left the Buckeyes with major questions to answer. Read more: tsilverbulletin.com #OhioState #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #RyanDay #TexasLonghorns #ArchManning #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #CollegeFootball #BuckeyeCadence
