# HEARTBREAK: Ohio State Buckeyes FAIL To Finish, Jeremiah Smith Elite, Arthur Smith CRITICIZED

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Podcast: [Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854)
Published: 2026-09-14T07:00:00+00:00
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Ohio State Buckeyes stunned by Texas after blowing a 20-point lead—has the team’s Achilles’ heel been exposed? Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick break down the Buckeyes’ gut-wrenching loss in Austin, spotlighting the electric first-half connection between Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith and a dominant offensive line performance that unraveled after halftime. The show examines suspect play-calling by Arthur Smith, missed opportunities from the receiving corps beyond Jeremiah, and critical fourth-down defensive breakdowns that shifted momentum in Texas’ favor. Key discussion points include the impact of Connor Hawkins' missed field goal, Ohio State’s inability to finish drives in the second half, and the emotional toll as the pressure mounted. With the updated AP poll dropping the Buckeyes to No. 6, Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick ask: Can Ohio State rebound, fix its late-game strategy, and stay in College Football Playoff contention with key tests ahead against Indiana, USC, and Michigan?

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