# Ohio State Still Championship Favorite After Texas Loss

> Ohio State remains national championship favorite despite historic collapse to Texas.
- Title: Ohio State Still Championship Favorite After Texas Loss
- Summary: Ohio State remains national championship favorite despite historic collapse to Texas. Ohio State stays top national championship contender after one-point…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/betting/why-ohio-state-is-still-the-championship-favorite-despite-historic-collapse-to-texas
- Published: 2026-09-17T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ohio state, texas longhorns, college football, ncaa, draftkings, college football playoff, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ohio State stays top national championship contender after one-point loss to Texas in expanded playoff era.