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Ohio State Still Championship Favorite After Texas Loss
Ohio State remains national championship favorite despite historic collapse to Texas.
In brief
Ohio State remains national championship favorite despite historic collapse to Texas. Ohio State stays top national championship contender after one-point loss to Texas in expanded playoff era. Originally reported by New York Post.
Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watched warm-ups before the NCAA football game against Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026.
Texas beats Ohio State 24-23
Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in the fourth quarter with 20 points.
Ohio State odds shorten
Ohio State moved from +550 to +530 in DraftKings odds after Texas scored 20 points in fourth quarter.
Ohio State drops to No. 6
Ohio State sank to No. 6 in AP Top 25 while Texas became No. 1 at +650 odds.
DraftKings director explains
DraftKings Director of Sports Operations Johnny Avello says Ohio State can lose twice and still make championship run.
Ohio State's past losses
Ohio State lost 32-31 to Oregon on Oct. 12 and 13-0 to Michigan on Nov. 30, 2024.
The key point
Ohio State stays top national championship contender after one-point loss to Texas in expanded playoff era.
