July 4, 2026

Battered Justin Fields Leads Ohio State Over Clemson to Advance to National Title Game


In the days leading up to the Sugar Bowl, much was made about Clemson coach Dabo Swinney ranking Ohio State No. 11 in his final Coaches Poll ballot. It appears the Buckeyes were paying attention. Quarterback Justin Fields threw for 385 yards and six touchdowns as No. 3 Ohio State defeated No. 2 Clemson, 49-28, in Friday night’s Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game to face No. 1 Alabama on Monday, Jan. 11. Chuck Cook/USA TODAY Sports The two sides each put up 14 points in a back-and-forth first quarter before Ohio State took control in the second. The Buckeyes scored touchdowns on all three of their possessions in the quarter, with each drive ending on a Fields touchdown pass. A key moment came with just over six minutes left in the first half when Fields was hit hard in the back…

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