Ohio State hero Jack Sawyer reveals a two-word message given to him by former roommate Quinn Ewers after the touchdown
Jack Sawyer became an Ohio State legend Friday night with his spatula and hit at the expense of his former roommate.
On 4th and goal, Sawyer eluded blockers and forced Quinn Ewers into a fumble, which Sawyer scooped up and carried 82 yards to the end zone to help Buckeyes to a 28-14 victory over Texas and a berth 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 running back 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, on Jan. 10, 2025. Sawyer returned the punt for a touchdown and Ohio State won 28-14. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
So Ewers couldn’t help but hit Sawyer when they talked on the field.
“He was walking away, said ‘screw you,’ and started laughing,” Sawyer told ESPN.
“That’s my boyfriend. Obviously we were roommates when he was here. I had a lot of respect for him and the rest of the Texas team.”
The Longhorns had a chance to tie the game, but a nightmare ensued. After being stuffed on first down at the goal line, Quintrevion Wisner lost seven yards on the second throw, putting Texas in trouble. The third down pass was incomplete. And Sawyer’s interception and touchdown happened on fourth down.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the college football playoff semifinals of the Cotton Bowl Classic on January 10, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Hoping for a miracle, Ewers threw a pick on the next drive and, just like that, it was over.
Before the game, Ewers implied that 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/Imagn Images)
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Now the eighth Buckeyes will face Notre Dame #7 January 20 in the national championship. Despite Ohio State’s lower ranking, sportsbooks have the Buckeyes as the favorite for more than touchdowns.
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