ARLINGTON, Texas (KXXV) — Down goes the Longhorns.
Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the National Championship.
OHIO STATE IS GOING TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🌰🙌 pic.twitter.com/VMN4yIwKiA
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) January 11, 2025
This was the first matchup between the two programs since the 2009 Fiesta Bowl, which Texas won 24-21.
In this game, however, Texas found themselves down early but the Longhorns were able to keep it close going into halftime only down 14-7.
Late in the fourth quarter, Ohio State sealed it. Texas had gotten down to the goal line with a chance to tie but a huge loss on 2nd and goal put the Longhorns in a corner.
On 4th and goal, Jack Sawyer would strip Quinn Ewers and return for an 82-yard touchdown to put the Buckeyes up 28-14.
Jack Sawyer with the Sack, Scoop and Score for @OhioStateFB at the 2025 @CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the 89th #GoodyearCottonBowl Classic!#LikeNoOther | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/vWiLZKiDoR
— Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (@CottonBowlGame) January 11, 2025
The game would be sealed with a Ewers interception. Texas now heads home with their season concluding with a 13-3 record.
Ohio State will take on Notre Dame in the National Championship on January 20.
