Ohio State defeated Texas on Friday to reach the College Football Playoff final. Here's what we learned from the Buckeyes' 28-14 win.

Ohio State is headed to the national championship. The Buckeyes knocked off Texas, 28-14, in the Cotton Bowl to punch their ticket with Jack Sawyer making the game-seeling play with a scoop-and-score with the Longhorns having a chance to tie the game on fourth and goal.

Ohio State's star running back Quinshon Judkins gave the Buckeyes an early lead over the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

Jack Sawyer convinced many of his senior teammates to return to Ohio State for a chance to win a title. His unforgettable scoop-and-score TD propelled the Buckeyes to a win over Texas and one step closer to that goal.

Sawyer forced a fumble, recovered it and ran it back for the touchdown in the final moments of the national championship game. It was one of the defining moments of the season.

Ohio State defeated Texas football, 28-14, in the 2025 Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes will take on Notre Dame in the national championship game on Jan. 20.