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Former Ohio State players show support for Buckeyes following tough Fiesta Bowl loss
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Ohio State gave an incredible effort, but came up just short on Saturday night in Arizona.
The Buckeyes fell 29-23 to Clemson in the Fiesta, ending the season with a 13-1 record and a game short of playing for a national championship. Despite a hot start, building a 16-0 lead in the first half, Ohio State made too many mental mistakes in the second half and couldn’t hold on for the win.
After the game came to an end, several former Ohio State stars weighed in on the game. More than anything, those former players were proud of the effort they saw at State Farm Stadium:
No matter what I’m proud of them boys. They battled that whole game. Even with some crazy calls. I respect and salute them. Still proud to be a Buckeye! #GoBucks
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) December 29, 2019
Gotta give credit where credit is due!
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) December 29, 2019
Refs trying to keep them in the game so sad.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) December 29, 2019
Remember that feeling. Let it fuel you in everything you do this offseason. Let’s work @justnfields
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) December 29, 2019
Hell of a year fellas. Sucks. Hurts. #GoBucks
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) December 29, 2019
Ohio State ends the season with a B1G title and its first appearance in the College Football Playoff since 2016. They finished in the top five nationally in both offensive and defensive production and defeated Michigan for an eighth-straight year.
While the loss to Clemson certainly hurts, it was still an outstanding season from the Buckeyes.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB