Ohio State Buckeyes stars Will Howard and Jack Sawyer praised God Monday night after their college football national championship win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Howard and Sawyer each made key plays throughout the College Football Playoff, leading Ohio State to victory. Against Notre Dame, Howard threw two touchdown passes to Jeremiah Smith late in a 34-23 win and made a clutch throw on third down. Sawyer had three tackles in the game. He had a scoop-and-score in the semifinals against Texas.
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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, No. 18, fires a pass against Notre Dame during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
As confetti rained down on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, he was certain he would commit to Kansas State.
“First and foremost, I must give glory and praise to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him, I would not be here,” Howard said. “I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my teammates, my family, and everyone who bet on me in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. I'm speechless right now.”
Howard once again praised God after winning the Offensive MVP Award.
“Before I say anything, I must give all glory and praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen,” he said, adding, “God has given me the opportunity to be a Buckeye. I was really happy that he gave me that,” he added.
Sawyer seemed amazed as he talked about how he and his teammates came back to school to win a national championship.
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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (No. 18) and defensive end Jack Sawyer (No. 33) after the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas in Arlington on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. ) celebrates with the university's president, Ted Carter (center). Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
“This is the best feeling I've ever felt in my life. This is exactly what we all envisioned when we decided to come back. To go out and do it this way and do this. “It ends on a note,” he said.
“I just thank God for giving me the ability to go out there and make it here through the ups and downs. God was on our side and we knew it. I got through it, and this feels really good.” ”
Cody Simon was named the defensive MVP of the game. He also put faith first.
“The Lord has done something special for this team and we are just so grateful,” Simon said. “Everyone on this team agreed. I love everyone here. Give it your all this year.”
The confidence between both teams was on full display heading into the championship.
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard suggested before the game that it was faith in God that led his players to the national title game.
“I truly believe that things happen for a reason. Not just us, but Ohio State as well. I think those are the two major teams that can most publicly display our beliefs,” he said. said. sports michiana. “I don’t know if this is God who put us here.
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (No. 13) hits Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Pass under pressure from (No. 0). (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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“I truly believe that Jesus was watching over our shoulders all season and brought these two teams down for some reason.”
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