There were some drastic contrasts for Ohio State after big defensive end Jack Sawyer's legend-making play in this Cotton Bowl, primarily that the Buckeyes won and now get to play for another national championship.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are headed to the National Championship. Ohio State defeated the Texas Longhorns 28-14 at the Cotton Bowl on Friday, setting up an unforgettable heavyweight title fight with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Ohio State will face Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship after defeating Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

Deep in the heart of Texas, the Buckeyes had to fight, scratch and claw through enemy territory on their way to the national title game.

Ohio State star freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith jokingly acknowledged on X Saturday morning that Texas' gameplan against him worked. Here's more:

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith came into the Cotton Bowl as the breakout star of the College Football Playoff. In wins over Tennessee and Oregon, Smith exploded for 290 yards and four touchdowns as the Buckeyes won the matchups by a combined 45 points.