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Ohio State picks up big yardage on diving catch by Garrett Wilson, finishes drive with TD
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Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson had one heck of a catch during the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl.
With the Buckeyes trailing 14-7 late in the quarter, Fields put up a long ball to Wilson and he came up with it after an outstanding diving catch:
OH PUTAING GARRETT WILSON 😱😱
— The Trick Play – NCAA/CFB (@TheTrickPlayFR) January 2, 2021
It was Wilson’s first catch of the game and it ended up going for 47 yards. Shortly after that catch, Fields found tight end Luke Farrell for the game-tying touchdown on third-and-goal.
It came from eight yards out as Fields threw it into some pretty tight coverage:
Justin Fields throws a TD to TE Luke Farrell. Game tied at 14 pic.twitter.com/WeCz0PbMVr
— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) January 2, 2021
The quarter eventually came to a close with both teams having over 160 yards of total offense already. Fields was also 4-for-4 for 100 yards passing, plus that touchdown pass in the first quarter. As for Trevor Lawrence, he went 9-for-12 for 134 yards passing, plus had a rushing touchdown.
The game is currently being televised by ESPN.