MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Midway through the third quarter, linebacker Jovon Johnson stripped an Appalachian State running back and ran into the end zone with his right arm stretched out in celebration.
Ohio was leading 24-7.
With less than 30 seconds left in the game, Johnson was crouched down, moments away from a Mountaineer walk-off field goal.
Ohio lost 31-29.
Neither Johnson’s touchdown nor his forced safety were enough for the Bobcats, who lost to the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl on Saturday night.
“It’s football,” Johnson said. “You have to tip your hat off to App.