Ohio State punched its ticket to the CFP National Championship Game and the Buckeyes' top players received high marks for their play.
Defensive ends Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau earned Pro Football Focus’ highest grades for Ohio State's 28-14 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas, which also served as a semifinal for the College Football Playoff. Jordan Hancock, Quinshon Judkins and Cody Simon were among the other Buckeyes who earned high marks from PFF.
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