One of the mysteries of Friday’s Cotton Bowl has been solved: We finally know why Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s hand swelled like a balloon. The

It was unlike the other playoff games Ohio State had played so far this season. We didn’t see the early explosive plays on offense. We saw plenty of penalty flags. And the Buckeyes had their backs against the wall until the final 2:13 of the Cotton Bowl.

Who is Jack Sawyer? The Ohio State football senior defensive end became a legend in the Buckeyes' Cotton Bowl win over Texas.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles had an incredible season and had a very strong showing in the College Football Playoff, helping Ohio State win a national championship. As a result, many expected the Buckeyes star to jump to the NFL.