Jack Sawyer has one of the greatest plays in Ohio State football history vs. UT in win

The Ohio State football team got a win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl to make the National Championship Game thanks to Jack Sawyer.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates a fourth down stop during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates a fourth down stop during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State football team didn't have the great start against Texas they were hoping for. In fact, it was a rock fight in the first half. It was just 14-7 after Ohio State had a 75-yard touchdown on a screen pass from TreVeyon Henderson. The third quarter was marred by penalties.

In the fourth quarter, the Buckeyes were able to pull away. Quinshon Judkins had a touchdown to give the Ohio State Buckeyes a 21-14 lead. Texas embarked on a drive that saw them get to the one-yard line. Then on third-and-long, Jack Sawyer took over the game.

Sawyer made one of the greatest plays in Ohio State football history. He sacked Quinn Ewers, forced a fumble, and took it back for a touchdown. It gave the Buckeyes a 28-14 lead, and that ended up being the final score. Ohio State took down Texas 28-14.

Jack Sawyer had one of the greatest plays in Ohio State football history

This play will go down in history, especially if the Buckeyes win the national championship over Notre Dame.

Sawyer had himself an incredible game. He got constant pressure and had a deflected pass at the line of scrimmage as well. The Buckeyes needed every bit of effort from everyone in this game in order to come out with a victory. Now, they get a chance to play for it all.

Ryan Day has gone from a coach who fans wanted fired to possibly winning it all. This team is not the same team that lost to Michigan. This is a different team that can fight through adversity. The Buckeyes have rallied around him to go on a run.

Notre Dame is a good defense and things won't be easy for Ohio State. Right now, they don't care. Sawyer gets to enjoy having one of the greatest plays in Buckeye history.

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