Buckeyes Collapse in Heartbreaker | Texas Longhorns Football News

Ohio State’s stunning collapse in a 24-23 loss to Texas—blowing a 21-point lead—has ignited national debate, with analysts and ESPN hosts blasting the AP poll for dropping the Buckeyes five spots despite their talent and a one-point defeat. Head coach Ryan Day took accountability, stressing the team’s failure to close out the game. With QB J.T. Barrett throwing for 278 yards and a TD, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Longhorns’ late surge. Critics like Paul Finebaum and Stephen A. Smith argue Ohio State remains the nation’s best, calling the poll drop “ridiculous” and pointing to troubling trends in clutch performances. Now, they’ll need to regroup at home against Kent State to prove they can finish strong when it matters most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephen-smith-paul-finebaum-react-114305124.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/926db586809849e4 Report issues to [email protected].