Ohio State vs Texas Reaction: How the Buckeyes Blew a 20-Point 4th Quarter Lead | THE SCRIPT

Dave Holmes, Cardale Jones and Beanie Wells break down Ohio State football's heartbreaking loss to Texas — how a 20-point fourth-quarter lead slipped away, what went wrong on defense against Arch Manning, and what it means for the Ohio State Buckeyes moving forward. Cardale and Beanie go unfiltered on linebacker play, run fits, pass-rush pressure, and why Ohio State couldn't get off the field on crucial downs. On offense, the crew examines Julian Sayin's decision-making, red-zone execution, fourth-down calls, spreading the ball beyond Jeremiah Smith, and whether the Buckeyes left points on the board. Plus: Should Ohio State have let Texas score late? The missed field goal, Ryan Day's big-game narrative, what "finishing" must look like, and what needs cleaned up vs Kent State — more one-on-one wins up front, improved linebacker play, and getting Buckeye playmakers involved. Cardale also addresses his Texas prediction backlash, plus a quick look around the Big Ten including Michigan and Bryce Underwood. SUBSCRIBE for more Ohio State football analysis, Buckeye debates and honest perspective from former legends Cardale Jones and Beanie Wells with Emmy-winning host Dave Holmes every week on THE SCRIPT: A Podcast on THE Ohio State Buckeyes. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #OhioState #CardaleJones #BeanieWells #DaveHolmes #TexasVsOhioState #JulianSayin #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball 00:00 - Intro: Ohio State vs Texas fallout 02:15 - How the 20-point lead collapsed 10:30 - Defense: Arch Manning, LBs & run fits 18:45 - Offense: Julian Sayin, red zone & playmakers 27:20 - Let Texas score debate + missed FG 34:10 - Ryan Day & finishing games 40:00 - Kent State preview: fixes needed 47:30 - Cardale on his prediction + Big Ten roundup Thank you to our sponsors: Dr Pepper - It's a Pepper Thing! BUCKEYE BASEMENT SOLUTIONS: https://buckeyebasementsolutions.com/ If you live in Central Ohio and want to keep your basement dry and your foundation strong, call Buckeye Basement Solutions today at (614) 956-4592 or visit BuckeyeBasementSolutions.com KEMBA Credit Union Get your exclusive offer at kemba.org/TheScript New episodes of THE SCRIPT drop every Wednesday throughout the season. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all pod platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social media @TheScriptOSU on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and engaging with the guys and Buckeye Nation. Instagram 👉 / thescriptosu Twitter 👉 https://x.com/TheScriptOSU TikTok 👉 / thescriptosu Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/thescriptosu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices