Jack Sawyer, an Ohio State hero, shares the 2-word message Quinn Ewers gave him after a touchdown.

Ewers fumbled and Sawyer ran it 82 yards for a touchdown.

Jack Sawyer, an Ohio State hero, shares the 2-word message Quinn Ewers gave him after a touchdown.
Jack Sawyer, an Ohio State hero, shares the 2-word message Quinn Ewers gave him after a touchdown.

On Friday night, Jack Sawyer became an Ohio State legend by scoring a goal against his former roommate.

Sawyer scored a touchdown for the Buckeyes by evading blockers and forcing a fumble, which he picked up and ran 82 yards to the end zone. This helped the Buckeyes win 28-14 over Texas and secure a spot in the national championship.

During his one season in Columbus, Ewers shared a room with Sawyer before transferring to Texas.

Jack Sawyer sacking Ewers
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3), forcing a fumble during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 10, 2025. Sawyer returned the fumble for a touchdown, and Ohio State won 28-14. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

Ewers couldn't resist jabbing Sawyer when they spoke on the field.

According to ESPN, Sawyer stated that the individual was walking away and said "screw you" before beginning to laugh.

"My roommate was highly respected by me and the rest of the Texas team."

The Longhorns had a chance to tie the game, but a nightmare ensued. After getting stuffed on first down at the goal line, Quintrevion Wisner lost seven yards on a second-down toss, putting Texas in trouble. A third down pass fell incomplete. And Sawyer's scoop and score happened on fourth down.

Jack Sawyer touchdown
Defensive End Jack Sawyer (33) of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic Jan. 10, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Just like that, it was all over when Ewers threw a pick on the next drive, hoping for a miracle.

It will be intriguing to observe if Ewers' plans for the NFL next season alter before the game.

Jack Sawyer on stage
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after winning a College Football Playoff semifinal against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.  (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)

Despite being the eighth seed, Ohio State is favored by over a touchdown to defeat No. 7 Notre Dame in the national championship on January 20.

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by Ryan Morik

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