Jack Sawyer's Heroic Strip-Sack Propels Ohio State to National Championship
Ohio State's Jack Sawyer earns his place in Buckeye history with a game-winning strip-sack against Texas in the Cotton Bowl, leading his team to the Championship.
Whatever Ryan Day said to his team after losing to Michigan obviously worked.
Ohio State's late scoop-and-score catapults Buckeyes to national championship over Texas
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Ohio State's Jack Sawyer comes up with scoop-and-score touchdown in Cotton Bowl vs Texas
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Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl
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Summary
In a thrilling Cotton Bowl semifinal, Ohio State's Jack Sawyer made a crucial play, stripping Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and returning it 83 yards for a touchdown, sealing a 28-14 victory. The Buckeyes, who previously faced criticism after a loss to Michigan, demonstrated resilience against a formidable Texas team. With standout performances from Sawyer and Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State now prepares for a national championship clash against Notre Dame on January 20.
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