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, an Ohio State defensive end, strip-sacked Ewers and returned the fumble for a decisive game-sealing touchdown in the Buckeyes’ 28-14 win.