Ohio State Texas CFP clash ends with historic fumble return
Ohio State star Sawyer scooped a fumble by Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers on a fourth and goal from the eight, sprinting to the end zone for the CFP record long return with 2:13 remaining. Ewers passed for 283 yards and two TDs as Texas led late before the dramatic takeaway.
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Buckeyes and Irish Set for 2024 Title Showdown
Ohio State advances to face Notre Dame in the Jan 20 national final after both teams endured season upsets yet remain in the new 12 team playoff. OSU beat Texas 28 14 to reach the title game while ND seeks its 12th crown. Key figures include Riley Leonard and Will Howard.
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Bracket Critique: Buckeyes and Irish Shaping Playoff Talk
Ohio State closes strong with a defense that stuffed a first and goal from the one en route to victory. Notre Dame, solid on defense, struggles offensively aside from a late surge against Penn State. Anthonie Knapp’s status looms as Ohio State and Notre Dame navigate semifinals amid bracket chaos and a changing NIL era.
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Thunder Rout Knicks as Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 39 Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 in 29 minutes to power Oklahoma City past New York 126-101, ending their 15-game win streak. Isaiah Joe added 31 with 23 in the first half, while Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 27 points in a fifth loss in seven games.
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Gillespie leads Maryland past UCLA in 79 61 win
Terrapins guard Jess Ja Kobi Gillespie scored 27 as Maryland defeated No. 22 UCLA 79 61. Bruins coach Mick Cronin was ejected with 5:11 remaining after expressing frustration as Maryland pulled away. Julian Reese had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau led all scorers with 18.
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Red Wings edge Blackhawks for sixth straight win
Detroit defeats Chicago 5-3 as Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each tally a goal and an assist. Albert Johansson notches his first NHL goal, with Andrew Copp and Marco Kasper also scoring. Patrick Kane posts three assists for Chicago.
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Monsters Shut Out by Laval Rocket in Cleveland
The Cleveland Monsters fall to third in the North Division after a 5-0 defeat at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Laval Rocket struck with four goals in the second period from Laurent Dauphin Jared Davidson Gustav Lindstrom and Joshua Roy, plus a third-period tally by Luke Tuch. Daniil Tarasov stopped 25 shots in the loss.
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