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Ohio State’s gutsy 24-23 loss to Texas exposed a troubling trend: they dominate early, then collapse late. After building a 20-point third-quarter lead, the Buckeyes couldn’t close it out, letting Arch Manning rally Texas for the win. This isn’t new — under Ryan Day, Ohio State’s inability to finish has haunted them in playoff losses and heartbreakers against Michigan. A missed field goal and a worn-out defense sealed the fate. With the season still young, this stinging defeat could be the wake-up call the program needs — or another chapter in a frustrating pattern.
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