Ohio State Defeats Texas in Cotton Bowl – Ohio State secured their spot in the College Football Playoff national championship game with a hard-fought 28-14 victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. The Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in Atlanta on January 20, aiming for their sixth national title.
Buckeyes’ Offense and Defense Shine in Crucial Moments
Ohio State’s balanced attack proved too much for the Longhorns to handle. Quinshon Judkins set the tone early with a 9-yard touchdown run, giving the Buckeyes an early lead. The offensive fireworks continued when TreVeyon Henderson turned a screen pass into a spectacular 75-yard touchdown, the third-longest scoring reception in CFP semifinal history.
While Texas fought back, tying the game at 14-14 in the third quarter with two touchdown passes from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue, Ohio State’s defense stepped up when it mattered most. Jack Sawyer, a former roommate of Ewers, delivered the knockout blow with a game-sealing 83-yard fumble return touchdown in the final minutes.
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,” said Ohio State coach Ryan Day.
Quarterback Will Howard orchestrated the Buckeyes’ offense efficiently, completing 24 of 33 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown. On the other side, Ewers put up a valiant effort for Texas, throwing for 283 yards and two scores, but faced relentless pressure from Ohio State’s defensive front.
As the Buckeyes prepare for their championship showdown with Notre Dame, they’ll look to carry forward the momentum from this impressive semifinal performance. With a potent offense and a defense capable of game-changing plays, Ohio State has positioned itself as a formidable contender for the national title.
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