AUSTIN, Texas - Heisman candidate Troy Smith threw two touchdown passes and Ohio State held a convincing 17-7 4th quarter lead over Texas 14-7 on Saturday night in the battle of the nation's highest-ranked teams.
Smith found Anthony Gonzalez in the end zone late in the first quarter from 14 yards out to put Ohio State on the board.
After Texas quarterback Colt McCoy hit Billy Pittman for a two-yard score late in the second quarter to tie the score at 7-7, Smith went back to work. With less than 30 seconds remaining in the half, Smith connected with Ted Ginn Jr. on a 29-yard score.
Aaron Pettrey's 31-yard field goal put Ohio State up by 10.
Smith was 13-of-20 for 219 yards and the two scores in the first half.
McCoy was 8-of-14 for 77 yards and a score for Texas.
Ohio State came into the game ranked No. 1. Texas was ranked No. 2.
Last year, Texas kick-started its run to the national championship with a 25-22 win in Columbus. The loss bumped the Buckeyes into the pack and created a season of frustration for a team that had title hopes of its own.
Texas (1-0) has won 21 straight games, three against teams in the top 10.
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