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.

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.