The stakes could not have been higher as Ewers dropped back to pass on fourth-and-goal from the Ohio State 8-yard line. Texas was in the midst of an impressive drive following a go-ahead Ohio State touchdown, and a Longhorns touchdown would have put the pressure back on the Buckeyes.

Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.