Texas Longhorns' 20-Point Comeback

Texas Longhorn fans will talk about their team's 20-point comeback against Ohio State forever. It was a signature win for Steve Sarkisian that propelled Texas into the top spot in the AP poll.

First Team to Defeat AP No. 1 by 17+ Points

Since 2003, no team has defeated an AP No. 1 team when trailing by 17+ points. The Longhorns became the first. It was the largest comeback in a top-5 matchup since 1995.

Arch Manning's Resiliency

But that wasn't the only notable headline from Saturday's win. It was Arch Manning's resiliency as well.

Manning's Final 12 Minutes

During the final 12 minutes, the Longhorns finished the game with three straight touchdown drives of 12+ plays, something no other team has done to close out a win over the past 15 years.

Manning's Stats

Manning completed 13 of his last 18 pass attempts for 125 yards and a touchdown. He also added 26 rushing yards, and Texas was 2-for-2 on fourth down.

Manning's Home Record

Manning is undefeated (10-0) as a starter at home, including wins over three top-10 teams (No. 1 Ohio State, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 9 Vanderbilt). He is the only Longhorn quarterback to defeat three top-10 opponents at home.

Manning's Comeback Statement

We're going to need that man.

“We're going to need that man. It's going to be who you're going to be about two minutes left in the game vs. Ohio State. Everyone else in the country is working; what's going to separate us?”

Texas' Comeback Impact

That thought process helped Manning and his team deliver a comeback for the ages. The Longhorns made a statement on Saturday night, and hopefully, it's just the start of a special season.