An instant classic unfolded in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night as the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns to secure their spot in the national championship. The game entered the fourth quarter tied at 14,

A thrilling showdown between Ohio State and Texas turned heads, but it was the postgame exchange between Quinn Ewers and TreVeyon Henderson that captured hearts.

The Buckeyes essentially came up with two huge plays against the Longhorns in a game that otherwise resembled a bit of train wreck, but Sawyer’s score and TreVeyon Henderson’s 75-yard touchdown off a screen pass did the trick.

The kid who grew up just outside of Columbus has Ohio State on the brink of a national title after a game-sealing touchdown in the Cotton Bowl.

Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded Buckeyes for Ohio State’s win over Texas included Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Jordan Hancock, Quinshon Judkins and Cody Simon.

Trailing 21-14 in the final minutes, the Longhorns had a chance to tie the game but on fourth-and-goal, Jack Sawyer strip-sacked ... State while his teammate TreVeyon Henderson ripped off a ...

ARLINGTON, Texas – There were some drastic contrasts for Ohio State after big defensive end Jack Sawyer's legend ... 75-yard screen to running back TreVeyon Henderson for a touchdown right ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a clinching TD as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night to advance to a shot for their sixth national title.

It was fitting that Sawyer, a two-year starter and three-year letterman and one of the faces of Ohio State's fierce defense, was the one who made the play of the game.

On fourth-and-goal, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers was stripped by Jack Sawyer ... between the Texas quarterback and Sawyer and running back TreVeyon Henderson, his former teammates.

JACK FRIGGIN SAWYER. Sacked his former roommate ... but Sawyer’s score and TreVeyon Henderson’s 75-yard touchdown off a screen pass did the trick. Sawyer came off the edge after fighting ...

Ohio State this time gets the chance to play for the national title after another bitter loss to its biggest rival.