Texas thrived on being able to take away the run and make Ohio State one-dimensional. It held Ohio State to just 81 rushing yards and 3.4 yards per carry. That was Ohio State’s third-lowest average per carry this season, limiting what the offense wanted to do because it lived behind the sticks.

Ohio State clinches a national championship berth by beating Texas with an 83-yard defensive TD late in the game. Ben and Donnie put a final bow on the game.