Ohio State answered a late first half score by Jaydon Blue of the 'Horns with a 75-yard screen pass touchdown to TreVeyon Henderson just before halftime to make the score 14-7. A Sawyer strip, sack and touchdown return made the score 28-14, a score the Buckeyes would never look back from en route to their win.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football will have cornerback Denzel Burke available for its meeting with Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20. The injury update came from coach Ryan Day on Sunday after Burke didn’t play much of the second half of OSU’s win vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State made it hard on themselves with numerous offensive penalties vs. Texas. Ryan Day said his team must be better vs. Notre Dame in title game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes moved on to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game despite a one catch performance from Jeremiah Smith

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title, just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs onto the field with players before a College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP Share “Fire Ryan Day!

In the quarterfinals, Ohio State had to go up against the top seed in the CFP: Oregon. Everyone was expecting it to be the game of the playoff as the Ducks narrowly beat the Buckeyes in the regular season, but it ended up being a complete dud. Halfway through the second quarter, Ohio State was up 31-0. The Buckeye cruised to another easy win.

Shane Gillis kept it an absolute bean! This upcoming Monday night, Ohio State and Notre Dame square off against each other in the national championship, and if you’re not excited for this contest between two legendary programs,