Jack Sawyer became an Ohio State legend Friday night with him Scoop and score At the expense of his former roommate.
On fourth-and-goal, Sawyer evaded blockers and forced a Quinn Ewers fumble, which Sawyer picked up and took 82 yards to the end zone for the assist. Box For a 28-14 win over Texas and a spot in the national championship.
When Ewers spent his only season in Columbus before transferring to Texas, Sawyer was his roommate.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3), forcing a fumble during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, January 10, 2025 Sawyer returned the fumble for a touchdown, and Ohio State won 28-14. (Adam Cairns/The Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Therefore, Ewers couldn't help but hit Sawyer when they talked on the field.
“He was leaving, and he said, 'Fuck you,' and he started laughing,” Sawyer told ESPN.
“This is my son. Obviously we were roommates when he was here. I had a lot of respect for him and the rest of the Texans.”
The Longhorns had a chance to tie the game, but a nightmare ensued. After initially being stuffed at the goal line, Quintrevion Wisner lost seven yards on a second down throw, putting the Texans in trouble. The third down pass fell incomplete. Sawyer's scoop occurred and his result was in fourth place.
Defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) of the Ohio State Buckeyes recovers a fumble recovery to fall to the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff semifinals of the Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 10, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (David Bono/Sportswire Icon via Getty Images)
Hoping for a miracle, Ewers threw a pick on the next flight, and just like that, it was all over.
Before the game, Ewers indicated he expected to play in the NFL next season. So, it will be interesting to see if his plans change.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after winning the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. (Jerome Miron/Imagine Images)
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Now the Buckeyes will face the eighth seed No. 7 Notre Dame Jan. 20 at the national tournament. Despite Ohio State's lower seeding, sportsbooks consider the Buckeyes to be a touchdown favorite.
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