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.
A thrilling showdown unfolded in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night when the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes outlasted the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns, 28-14, to punch their ticket to the national championship.
Analysis: Ohio State was far from perfect in its College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas, which made the victory even more rewarding.
Jack Sawyer returned a fumble 83 yards for a scoop-and-score touchdown, ending a potential game-tying drive by Texas and sending Ohio State to a 28-14 victory in
Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs onto the field with players before a College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP Share “Fire ...
This has been a season unlike any other for Ryan Day emotionally. Less than two months ago, loud and influential media voices were calling for the firing of the nation’s winningest active coach in the wake of Ohio State’s fourth straight loss to Michigan.
About the only thing that feels normal about it are the teams playing for the title: Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Ohio State this time gets the chance to play for the national title after another bitter loss to its biggest rival.
A thrilling showdown unfolded in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night when the No ... it was Sawyer's emotional reaction with head coach Ryan Day that stole the spotlight. Sawyer, a key figure ...
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington ...
The Ohio State Buckeyes are already fighting back against losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to a host of blue blood programs, but their staff changes could sprawl deeper. So goes the life of being a national champion.
Arlington police released portions of bodycam, dashboard and surveillance video from the shooting at a title loan business on Jan. 10.