Sep 13, 2026 · 2h 6m
Texas flips Ohio State clash as Big 12 gains ground
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The weekend reshapes the playoff picture by testing Texas, exposing Oregon, and sharpening questions about conference strength and quarterback play.
- 1Texas erased a 23-point deficit against Ohio State, turning a marquee win into a referendum on both teams’ playoff ceilings.
- 2Michigan and Oklahoma remain difficult to price as Bryce Underwood develops and elite defense offsets uneven offensive execution.
- 3Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon strengthens the Big 12’s case while exposing the Ducks’ troubling lack of physicality.
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The crew dissects Texas’ stunning recovery from a 23-3 deficit to defeat Ohio State in a top-five matchup.
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Texas’ comeback from 23-3 against Ohio State drives the episode, with the crew weighing Ryan Day’s late-game choices, red-zone failures, and what the result says about both playoff contenders.
Ohio State’s offense generated yards but not enough points around Jeremiah Smith, while Texas’ uneven attack and Arch Manning’s performance leave the Longhorns’ ceiling unresolved.
Michigan’s win over Oklahoma produces a similar tension: Bryce Underwood can change games, but Oklahoma’s defense and John Mateer’s limitations keep both teams hard to evaluate.
Oklahoma State’s home upset of Oregon becomes the sharpest warning of the weekend, as stagnant offense, soft line play, missed tackles, and absent pressure undermine the Ducks’ ranking.
The discussion widens to Iowa’s rivalry escape, Mississippi State’s breakout, SEC-Big Ten playoff implications, and a volatile Group-of-Six landscape where early judgments remain fragile.