Jack Sawyer’s father goes viral after son’s game-sealing scoop and score

When Ohio State's Jack Sawyer scooped the ball in the fourth quarter of the CFP semifinals against Texas, it was game over for the Longhorns. Sawyer's family watched the game with the rest of the Buckeyes section in the crowd.

Jack's dad, Lyle, went viral for his reaction as Jack neared the goal line. Lyle Sawyer said to his son:

"Quit talking to your teammates and get in the end zone, you big dummy!’”

He did just that, and now the Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the biggest game of the college football season.

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What's next for Jack Sawyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes?

Jack Sawyer will get to cap his four-season stay with the Ohio State Buckeyes with a national championship. The senior defensive end made the play that sealed his team's 28-14 win over the Texas Longhorns.

Sawyer is having a top-notch postseason and is one of the Buckeyes' most important locker-room leaders. According to FOX Sports, he was instrumental in stopping the Michigan Wolverines from planting a flag after beating the Buckeyes in the 2024 season.

Jack Sawyer is highly regarded among his teammates for his experience, loyalty and tenacity on the Gridiron. Emeka Egbuka, Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith might be more popular among college football fans. But few players are as loved as Sawyer at Ohio State, especially after his iconic scoop and score.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a date with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football National Championship Game. The Fighting Irish are fresh off a closely fought win over the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The National Championship Game will see veteran coach Ryan Day go up against the tenacity of Marcus Freeman. The two coaches have unique styles of play, so the clash could serve up a collegiate classic.

Ohio State fans will hope that Jeremiah Smith and Will Howard combine better in the big game. The star freshman could only muster one catch and three receiving yards. So, it will be interesting to see how Day shuffles his pack to get the best out of his elite offensive talents.