Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 24m
Texas rallies while Oklahoma State shocks Oregon
Texas Gets Revenge, Oregon and Oklahoma Lose on the Road | Week 2 Recap | The BFW Show 9.12.26
Week Two reshapes the playoff conversation by showing how quickly elite teams can lose control in a more volatile college football season.
- 1Texas erased a 23-3 deficit against Ohio State, turning Arch Manning and its offensive line into national talking points.
- 2Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon intensified questions about Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, and how losses should affect playoff chances.
- 3The hosts find early Heisman candidates and contenders across a crowded field while warning against definitive judgments after two weeks.
Don't miss
Texas completes a comeback from a 23-3 deficit to defeat Ohio State, making Arch Manning and the Longhorns central to the weekend’s national conversation.
The brief
Texas overturned a 23-3 deficit to beat Ohio State, with Arch Manning delivering in key moments while the Longhorns’ offensive line controlled the comeback.
Oklahoma State stunned Oregon through dominant trench play and Drew Mestemaker’s standout performance, raising questions about Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, and the Ducks’ playoff margin.
The hosts debate whether an increasingly balanced sport should punish difficult losses less, or expose teams that avoid demanding schedules and fail under pressure.
Across the weekend, Texas and Oklahoma State emerge as the most impressive teams, while Oregon, Washington, and UNLV draw criticism for disappointing showings.
Arch Manning, Drew Mestemaker, and other early Heisman candidates headline a broader warning: Week Two offers signals, not settled rankings or title forecasts.