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.

ARLINGTON, Texas — As Jack Sawyer surged late last season, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles gave him a nickname. Knowles began calling him Mr. November. “Now we have to add January ...

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer's scoop and score was a surreal moment for his family, and the elation remains fresh days later.

Ohio State defensive lineman Jack Sawyer returned a fumble 83 yards in a crucial play against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal in Arlington, Texas. The Buckeyes won 28-14 thanks in part to Sawyer's defensive effort.

Jack Sawyer, an Ohio State defensive end, strip-sacked Ewers and returned the fumble for a decisive game-sealing touchdown in the Buckeyes’ 28-14 win.

It felt like forever. The run felt like forever. The jaunt. The trot. Call it what you want. A rumble. It looked like forever, too. All 260 pounds of Jack Sawyer racing — is that the right word? — down the sideline.

Sawyer forced a fumble, recovered it and ran it back for the touchdown in the final moments of Ohio State’s CFP semifinal win. It was one of the defining moments of the season.

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.

Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Sawyer forced a fumble he returned 83 yards for a score with 2:13 left in a 28-14 victory that propelled the Buckeyes to the national championship.

Ohio State defensive lineman Jack Sawyer returned a fumble 83 yards in a crucial play against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal in Arlington, Texas. The Buckeyes won 28-14 thanks in ...

Jack Sawyer became the hero of Friday's win over Texas with his sack and 83-yard touchdown return of the fumble. How did the play happen?

The Buckeyes essentially came up with two huge plays against the Longhorns in a game that otherwise resembled a bit of train wreck, but Sawyer’s score and TreVeyon Henderson’s 75-yard touchdown off a screen pass did the trick.