Ohio State dominated the first half of the Cotton Bowl against Texas but could only muster a 7-0 lead. The Buckeyes kept shooting themselves in the foot with penalties, one of the most egregious coming from TreVeyon Henderson who drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike foul on OSU’s second drive.
The Longhorns finally got decent field position with under two minutes and put a touchdown on the board with just 30 seconds left in the first half. It looked like the game would be even with the Buckeyes getting the ball to start the second half, but momentum would stay with the Burnt Orange for just one play. With an aggressive Texas attack, Chip Kelly called a screen pass to Henderson who patiently waited for a hole to open and raced 75 yards to the endzone putting the Bucks up 14-7.
Watch the beauty of a play below.
1️⃣8️⃣ ——> 3️⃣2️⃣🎯
pic.twitter.com/ZECJdDstTa— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) January 11, 2025
Ohio State will receive the ball to open the second half and look to build on the seven-point lead. Time to finish the deal.
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