| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 0 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 38 |
Ohio State's big 3rd half and defense is enough to defeat Nebraska 38-24
Nebraska's magical run for the national title runs short in their loss against Ohio State 38-24 as their offense turns the ball over 3 times and ultimately cost them the game
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Nebraska | Ohio State |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Total Offense | 339 | 400 |
| Rushes-YDS | 32-109 | 38-154 |
| Passing YDS | 230 | 246 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 388 | 429 |
| T.O.P. | 18:50 | 13:10 |