Category: Sports
Hinkle Fieldhouse hosted its first women's basketball sellout as UConn defeated Butler 86-47, with notable performances from Ashlynn Shade and Paige Bueckers.
Keywords: Women's Basketball, UConn, Butler
Source: The Indianapolis Star
Update At: 2/23/2025
Jack Sawyer of Ohio State made history with an 83-yard scoop-and-score touchdown against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal, marking the longest play of its kind in the playoff's history. His performance helped secure a 28-14 victory for the Buckeyes, sending them to the national championship game against Notre Dame.
USA TODAY
Jack Sawyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrated after winning the Goodyear Cotton Bowl against the Texas Longhorns with a score of 28-14. This victory followed Notre Dame's win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl semifinal, confirming Ohio State's place in the title game.
Yahoo Sports
Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl, securing a spot in the National Championship Game against Notre Dame, who won against Penn State. Key defensive plays by Ohio State prevented Texas from equalizing in the final minutes.
FOXSports.com
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed frustration over his team's inability to score from the one-yard line during a crucial moment against Ohio State, which ultimately led to their defeat. He analyzed the failed red zone series and acknowledged that the team didn't deserve to win after missing the scoring opportunity.
The New York Times
The 2024 Ohio State football schedule includes opponents, TV channels, game times, and scores. The Buckeyes, ranked No. 8, will face Notre Dame in the CFP national championship after finishing the previous season with an 11-2 record, losing to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. The CFP semifinals are set for January 9-10, 2025, with the national championship on January 20, 2025, in Atlanta.
NCAA.com
The College Football Playoff National Championship will feature the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Ohio State secured their spot after defeating Texas in the Cotton Bowl, while Notre Dame triumphed over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. This matchup marks the ninth all-time meeting between the two teams, with Ohio State winning the last six encounters.
NBC Chicago
Notre Dame will face Ohio State in the national championship after both teams won their respective bowl games. Notre Dame's strong defense and dynamic running game will challenge Ohio State's explosive offense. The championship game is set for January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Austin American-Statesman
Notre Dame and Ohio State will compete in the CFP National Championship on Jan. 20 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both teams aim to end championship droughts, with Notre Dame seeking its first title since 1988 and Ohio State looking to secure its second CFP championship. Key players include Notre Dame's quarterback Riley Leonard and Ohio State's defensive end Jack Sawyer, with both teams needing to leverage their strengths to secure victory.
ESPN
Ohio State Buckeyes face Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 20. Ohio State is favored to win, boasting a strong defense and impressive offense, while Notre Dame's one-dimensional offense may struggle to keep pace. Experts predict Ohio State will secure their first national title since 2014.
AZCentral.com
The College Football Playoff national championship game will feature the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both teams reached the final after overcoming early losses in the season. Ohio State seeks its first title since 2014, while Notre Dame aims for its first since 1988.