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Following Texas's dramatic 24-23 comeback win over then-No. 1 Ohio State, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian argued that the Buckeyes should still be rewarded in rankings consideration for scheduling a marquee nonconference matchup against Texas. The comment reflects broader debate over strength-of-schedule in college football rankings. The game itself was one of the season's biggest upsets so far, shaking up the early college football rankings picture.