For the new breed of Buckeyes, tonight's goal line stand might just be the defining moment for the Silver Bullets during their fandom. For veteran Buckeyes, it rivals that of stuffing Michigan in 1972, or dethroning the U in Glendale back to claim the crystal football.

But this post isn't created to debate which of the triumvirate is the greatest. No, we'll save that for a latter date. I simply wish to showcase the similarities between tonight and what occurred at Sun Devil Stadium exactly 22 years and one week ago.

Miami is setup with a 1st and goal at the 2 due to a pass interference penalty on a slant route. Their first down play is a run up the gut that is stuffed. Second down, when most expect another inside handoff, Miami elects to go play action and throw to the rarely used tight end Eric Winston. Ken Dorsey throws a couple feet too wide, likely due to the injury he sustained earlier in overtime. The third down play is a fullback dive that nets zero yardage. Finally, on fourth down, a perfectly timed blitzed by Cie Grant off the edge forces Dorsey to throw a desperation pass that is knocked to the turf. Game over. Buckeyes win.

Now, let's examine the Cotton Bowl.

Texas is setup with a first and goal at the 1 due to a pass interference on a slant route. Their first down play is a run up the gut that is stuffed (not featured in the video). Second down, when most expect another inside handoff, Texas elects to run a toss sweep to the far side, which is perfectly pursued by Caleb Downs and eventually finished by Lathon Ransom. The third down play is a throw towards the back of the end zone that is partially tipped by Jack Sawyer and falls to the turf. Finally, on fourth down, a perfect swim move by Sawyer off the edge strips Quinn Ewers, as the ball bounces right into his waiting hands for an 83-yard scoop and score. Game over. Buckeyes win.

Similarities:

• 1st and goal came as a result of a PI on a slant.
• The 1st down call was an inside run that netted either a minimal gain or nothing.
• 2nd down was an unexpected play call. One a play action, the other a toss.
• 3rd down netted zero yards.
• 4th down ended in a pressure from the edge over the right side of the opposing offensive line, which put the dagger in both the 'Canes and the Horns.