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Ryan Day: Jack Sawyer 'Became a Legend at Ohio State' with Strip-Sack TD vs. Texas

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day praised defensive end Jack Sawyer after his turnover and subsequent touchdown helped the Buckeyes secure a 28-14 win over Texas in Friday night's College Football Playoff semifinal.

"I can't say enough about Jack Sawyer," Day said following the victory. "He's a guy who loves being a Buckeye, he loves his teammates. He's done everything we've asked him to do. He's a captain. He's everything that we could possibly ask for in a captain. To make a play like that in that moment. We talked about before the game, you wanna leave a legacy behind?