Sawyer’s late scoop-and-score lifts Ohio State past Texas into CFP title game
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Jack Sawyer had the kind of moment that will live on long past his playing days with Ohio State. Of course, one more victory would make it that much sweeter. Sawyer stripped Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers – his former roommate – and returned the fumble 83 yards for the clinching touchdown in a 28-14 victory over the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night, giving the Buckeyes a shot at their sixth AP national title.
“We talked before the game about how do you leave a legacy is to become your old legend. And there’s some guys on this team today that I believe will become legends in Ohio State history,” coach Ryan Day said. “Now they get 10 more days together, and an opportunity to tell their story if they go win one more.”.
Led by Ohio native Sawyer and Quinshon Judkins, who rushed for two touchdowns, the Buckeyes (13-2) posted the semi-final victory in the same stadium where 10 years ago they were champions when the College Football Playoff debuted with a four-team format. Now they have the opportunity to be the winner again in the first season with an expanded 12-team field.
JACK SAWYER SCOOP-AND-SCORE 😱. Ohio State is one step closer to advancing to the national championship! pic.twitter.com/BPoV5FBRGZ. Ohio State plays Orange Bowl champion Notre Dame in Atlanta on 20 January. It could be quite a finish for the Big Ten Buckeyes after they lost to rivals Michigan on 30 November.
