Snap Counts: Cotton Bowl, End of Season

A look at the Buckeyes' snap counts for their final game of the season and the 2017 season as a whole.

Unprecedented Consistency

No Ohio State coach has ever won more or lost less in six seasons than Urban Meyer.

Loud and Clear

As the Buckeyes continue to search for pass rushers in the Class of 2018 and beyond, Larry Johnson and the rushmen sent a clear message to recruits.

Larry Johnson and the Ohio State defensive line put on a show Friday night.

2017 Cotton Bowl

Complete coverage of the 82nd Cotton Bowl Classic pitting No. 5 Ohio State against No. 8 USC.

Run at the King, You'd Better Not Miss

Ohio State shut down several marquee running backs in 2017, and the Cotton Bowl was no different.

30 Dec 2017
by Johnny Ginter

19 Comments

Webb, Barrett Snag MVP Honors

Safety Damon Webb and quarterback J.T. Barrett captured the defensive and offensive MVP awards, respectively, for the Buckeyes following Friday night's Cotton Bowl win.

30 Dec 2017
by 11W Staff

17 Comments

Cotton Bowl Carmen

The band got together for one last tune before heading their separate ways.

30 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

24 Comments

Defying The Numbers

Ohio State didn't dominate most of the stats on Friday night but it didn't need to thanks to a stout run defense and four USC turnovers.

30 Dec 2017
by Chris Lauderback

40 Comments

Troy Sacked

Ohio State had more sacks against USC (8) than any other bowl game since the university started recording the stat in 1992.

30 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes and Matt Gutridge

4 Comments

Sacked

Ohio State tallied eight sacks against USC, the most for the defense against any team since 2007.

30 Dec 2017
by Vico

24 Comments

Harrison Hit Sparks Fracas

Malik Harrison's late hit on Sam Darnold led to a brouhaha that brought about the ejection of a Trojan who came off the bench trying to rumble.

30 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

20 Comments

Bucks Topple Trojans, 24-7

Ohio State ends the 2017 season on a high note, defeating USC in the Cotton Bowl.

30 Dec 2017
by James Grega

313 Comments

A Night of Records

In his last game as a Buckeye, J.T. Barrett becomes the Big Ten's all-time leader in total yardage and breaks two single-season school records.

29 Dec 2017
by Kevin Harrish

99 Comments

Barrett Rips Trojans

J.T. Barrett helped Ohio State go up 24-0 against USC with a 28-yard rumble to the end zone.

29 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

38 Comments

Third Takeaway Already

Tyquan Lewis forces a fumble with a strip sack and Jerome Baker scoops it up, giving Ohio State its third takeaway of the first half.

29 Dec 2017
by Kevin Harrish

10 Comments

Webb Pick Six

Damon Webb picks off USC quarterback Sam Darnold and takes it 23 yards for a touchdown to give Ohio State a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter.

29 Dec 2017
by Kevin Harrish

11 Comments

Ward Sits Out Cotton Bowl

Ohio State's star cornerback is not playing in the Cotton Bowl.

29 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

351 Comments

Photos From OSU Fan Fest

Ohio State fans took in a number of pregame festivities ahead of the 2017 Cotton Bowl outside AT&T Stadium.

29 Dec 2017
by James Grega

6 Comments

11W Pregame Report: Cotton Bowl

Eleven Warriors' James Grega and Dan Hope give their final preview of Friday night's game at AT&T Stadium.

29 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

35 Comments

Bettin’ on the Bucks

Ohio State opened Friday as 7-point favorites over USC. With a little over two hours until kickoff, the line is now (-10).

29 Dec 2017
by D.J. Byrnes

16 Comments

Broncos, Bears Scouting Cotton Bowl

Three representatives from the Denver Broncos, reportedly including John Elway, and one representative from the Chicago Bears are scouting Friday's game between Ohio State and USC.

29 Dec 2017
by Dan Hope

16 Comments