Who is Jack Sawyer? The Ohio State football senior defensive end became a legend in the Buckeyes' Cotton Bowl win over Texas.

Watch: Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer destroys a camera after hugging Ryan Day following his fumble returned for a touchdown.

This is a story about love. About loyalty. About the things that once defined a sport before money and NIL and the transfer portal swarmed its

The kid who grew up just outside of Columbus has Ohio State on the brink of a national title after a game-sealing touchdown in the Cotton Bowl.

Jack Sawyer turned in one of the biggest performances ... stop Michigan players from planting their block 'M' flag on the Ohio Stadium field after their win in November. "No one cares about ...

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.

What did Texas QB Quinn Ewers say to former roommate and Ohio State defensive standout Jack Sawyer after the CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal?

ARLINGTON, Texas — As Jack Sawyer surged late last ... The fumble bounced off the AT&T Stadium turf, falling into the grasp of Sawyer at Ohio State’s 17-yard line. He never broke stride.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates his touchdown ... the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January, 10, 2025.

They came within a yard of potentially forcing overtime this season before a seven-yard loss on a second-and-goal by Quintrevion Wisner preceded disaster as Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer ...

Sawyer's passion for the Buckeyes is unmatched, and his 83-yard fumble return touchdown to beat Texas will live forever in Ohio State lore.