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Celebration of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

The 89th edition of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic turned out to be a celebration of resilience and triumph, vivified by strong performances from both teams and an electrifying atmosphere at AT&T Stadium. As ESPN's Reese Davis began the trophy presentation, the stage was set to honor not only the victors but the remarkable achievements of both teams throughout the season.

Acknowledging Outstanding Seasons

Davis set the tone by recognizing the exceptional journey of the Texas team, commending their spectacular season leading up to the championship game. Yet, the night rightly belonged to the Ohio State Buckeyes, who emerged victorious and continued to demonstrate why they are a force to be reckoned with in college football.