Statement made.
Ohio State welcomed No. 1 Texas into the Horseshoe on Saturday and made it five wins in as many games against top-10 teams dating back to last season's College Football Playoff national championship run. The Buckeyes shut out the Longhorns and preseason Heisman Trophy favorite quarterback Arch Manning for more than 55 minutes en route to a 14-7 victory.
All three levels of Ohio State's defense impressed as new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia put on a masterclass. Arvell Reese played to an All-American standard at linebacker and Sonny Styles had almost as much impact alongside him. Cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. intercepted one pass and broke up another, but safeties Jaylen McClain and Lorenzo Styles Jr. stepped up in big ways as they assume new starting roles. That's not to leave out a strong day from the defensive line, either.
Julian Sayin didn't post gaudy statistics, but proved the game manager Ohio State needed, making wise decisions with the football and avoiding costly mistakes – unlike Manning.
Eleven Warriors’ Dan Hope and Andy Anders share all of their initial thoughts on the Buckeyes’ big win to start the season on After Carmen, Eleven Warriors’ official postgame show.
