June 21, 2026

Ohio State's Noah Ruggles 'takes full responsibility' for missed field goal vs. Georgia, per mother


Show Caption Hide Caption Georgia continues dominant season, advances to national championship It was always going to be a tall task for Ohio State to top Georgia in the college football playoff and we were reminded once again just how dominant of a season this has been for the bulldogs. SportsPulse, USA TODAY Jackie Ruggles spoke out on behalf of her son Noah Tuesday morning. Noah Ruggles, Ohio State’s kicker, missed a 50-yard field goal attempt wide left to secure Georgia’s spot in the national championship against TCU with a 42-41 win against the Buckeyes. The field goal miss was a moment, Jackie Ruggles said, her son took “full responsibility” for. “Thank you Buckeye Nation for the overwhelming support,” she wrote on Twitter Tuesday morning. “I know the loss breaks every Buckeye heart, and I appreciate the grace many of you have shown. Noah takes full responsibility for the miss.…

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