Texas Upsets Ohio State, Reshaping College Football Playoff Picture

Week 2 of the 2026 college football season delivered a series of dramatic upsets that have significantly reshaped the College Football Playoff picture. The most consequential result was Texas's 24-23 comeback victory over Ohio State, where the Longhorns overcame a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit. The win has propelled Texas to the top of many projected playoff brackets. The upset was capped by a last-minute touchdown, with quarterback Arch Manning's mobility and a strong defensive effort in the second half keying the turnaround. The loss was a damaging blow for Ohio State, which had dominated for most of the game but failed to secure the win. Elsewhere, Oklahoma State pulled off a major upset, defeating previously high-ranked Oregon 39-31. Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker accounted for 426 total yards and three scores in the victory. The loss creates a difficult path forward for Oregon, which now faces a challenging remaining schedule. Michigan also secured a notable win, defeating Oklahoma 17-10. A key interception by Jyaire Hill in the fourth quarter set up the game-winning touchdown for the Wolverines.