Facing a third-and-10 at their own 33-yard line, the Longhorns converted on a flip pass by Quinn Ewers to running back Quintrevion Wisner. Wisner took off for a 14-yard gain and the key first down.

Quinn Ewers enters the draft after a strong season with the Longhorns, and some analysts speculate the Cowboys might want him.

1. The Buckeyes were just as physical, just as fast and just a little bit better than the Longhorns, who entered the game as one-touchdown underdogs and were 1 yard away from tying the game with 2 ...

Before Texas' Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State, Quinn Ewers told ESPN that he intended to enter the NFL draft. When asked if he expects to play college football next year he said, "No, I don't." But ...