Ohio State opened the season with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas. Julian Sayin connected with Carnell Tate on a 40-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter to put the Buckeyes ahead. Ohio State's defense made key red-zone stops and halted a late Texas drive when Jack Endries was stopped one yard short by Caleb Downs. CJ Donaldson scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter. Arch Manning finished 17 of 30 for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Texas converted only one of five fourth-down attempts.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Julian Sayin had a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State's defense got a couple key stops in the red zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened their season with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas on Saturday. It was the fourth time the AP's No. 1 team in the preseason poll has met the previous season's national champion in the opener. The defending champ has won the last three.
The Longhorns were driving for a tying touchdown late in the game but Jack Endries was stopped by Caleb Downs 1 yard short of a first down to end hopes of a comeback. Sayin was 13 of 20 passing for 126 yards. His best pass of the day came with 13:08 remaining in the game, when Tate beat Texas cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau for the long score.
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