WATCH: Texas Longhorns' Jaydon Blue Scores Again vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

A touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue brought the Texas Longhorns level with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) catches a touchdown against Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) catches a touchdown against Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Texas Longhorns' offense didn't give fans much to cheer about in the first half of the Cotton Bowl. But the same could be said for Ohio State, judging by the fact that the game was tied at 14-14 with just over 10 minutes left to play in the third quarter.

After being unable to capitalize on a second-half opening turnover by Will Howard, whose pass was intercepted by Longhorns linebacker David Gbenda, the Texas offense found some much-needed momentum on its second drive.

The scoring drive started with a somewhat improbable third-down conversion, where an under-pressure Ewers managed to flip the ball to Quintrevion Wisner as he was falling to the ground. This allowed the sophomore running back to do the rest and keep the drive alive with a 14-yard gain and first down.

Jaydon Blue
Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) catches a touchdown in front of Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports / Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Then just nine plays later, Ewers capped the drive off with a 26-yard touchdown pass to his other running back Jaydon Blue, bringing the Longhorns back level again with the Buckeyes. Ewers and Blue have now connected for both of the Longhorns' touchdowns so far, with both coming on similar plays, where Blue released out of the backfield on a wheel route for a score.

After the Longhorns' previous 7-7 tie with the Buckeyes lasted just 16 seconds before a 75-yard screen pass to TreVeyon Henderson broke it right before the half, Texas will be hoping this one will help them capture their first lead of the game.

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