The game-sealing play came from Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer, a Columbus native, who in the fourth quarter strip-sacked Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and ran the ensuing fumble back for a touchdown to extend the Buckeyes’ lead to 28-14.

But Sawyer wasn’t done there. He stripped the ball from Ewers, recovered it and took off down a wide-open field for an 83-yard touchdown, putting Ohio State up, 28-14 — the eventual final score. OHIO STATE-TEXAS: Will Howard had a gnarly looking knot on his hand during the Cotton Bowl

Jack Sawyer and Quinn Ewers were roommates during the Texas quarterback's one year in Columbus, and Ewers had a message for Sawyer, who became a Buckeyes hero.

Jack Sawyer didn’t take it easy on his old roommate. With just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal in Arlington, Texas, the Ohio State

The defining moment of the contest came with 2:27 remaining as on 4th and goal, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers was strip sacked by Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, who housed the fumble recovery for a touchdown to ice the game for the Buckeyes.

Not only did Sawyer knock the ball out, but he took it 83 yards for a touchdown to make it 28-14. After the game, Sawyer was asked about the moment between him and Ewers, and revealed that Ewers had a simple two-word message to him about the play.

Life came back in full circle for Quinn Ewers and Jack Sawyer in the Cotton Bowl Classic. The two share a bond that goes way back to 2021 during the quarterback’s time at Ohio State ...

Ohio State defeated Texas football, 28-14, in the 2025 Cotton Bowl Classic. Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer scored the game-sealing touchdown on a strip-sack fumble recovery against Quinn Ewers in the fourth quarter.

Quinn Ewers (likely) finished his college football career at Texas with a loss to Ohio State on Friday. His former roommate, Jack Sawyer, sealed the

After being eliminated by the Ohio State Buckeyes and ending his NCAAF season, Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers reportedly turned down a hefty name, image and likeness (NIL) offer to transfer to a different school in favor of entering the