Ohio State Advances to National Championship After Cotton Bowl Victory
A decisive defensive play by Jack Sawyer secured Ohio State's win over Texas, setting up a title clash with Notre Dame in Atlanta.
- Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, earning a spot in the national championship game.
- Jack Sawyer's game-clinching 83-yard fumble return in the final minutes highlighted a strong defensive performance by the Buckeyes.
- Texas faced criticism for a questionable play call on second-and-goal late in the game, which resulted in a significant loss of yardage and a missed scoring opportunity.
- Ohio State, the eighth seed in the first 12-team playoff, overcame earlier setbacks, including a bitter loss to Michigan, to compete for its sixth AP national title.
- The Buckeyes will face Notre Dame, a team they have historically dominated, in the championship game on January 20 in Atlanta.
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