Two Ohio State stars suffered injuries in the first half of the Cotton Bowl but played through them in the Buckeyes’ 28-14 win over Texas.
Ohio State’s most significant injury scare in Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal came when Eddrick Houston fell on JT Tuimoloau’s ankle in the second quarter, forcing the senior defensive end to take a trip into the medical tent after limping off the field. Tuimoloau’s ankle was heavily taped when he exited the tent, but he was cleared to return to the game after testing out the injury with some sprints on the sideline and pass-rush reps against backup Ohio State offensive lineman Joshua Padilla.