Fiesta Bowl Live Blog & Open Thread

No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 3 Texas Longhorns

Jan. 5 is finally here, so it's time to get your game face on. So, put on favorite jersey, grab some Tostitos, and get ready to yell (hopefully there will be more cheering than complaining). Live blog starts at 8 PM ET with Drew...

9:37 PM: We got a big sack on fourth down to stop the Longhorn drive, but did nothing with the good field position. Missed opportunity again!

9:25 PM: Shaun Lane is down on the field after a big hit on Shipley. It's hard to watch him being down, he has shown so much heart this entire season! Also, Beanie has gone MIA after grabbing his hamstring...let's hope he is all right as well!

9:20 PM: Another good drive where we established the run and took a lot of time off the clock. Another penalty kills us, and Browning is just trying to start early so he does not get burned. We need to capitalize on opportunities like that, otherwise they will come back to haunt us! Field goal though...OSU leads 6-3.

9:03 PM: Texas exploited the Buckeyes on short passes and screens, but you cannot complain with the effort. Especially on the goal line, where Texas was held to a field goal. 3-3 tie! We need to come back with a solid drive now, and give Pryor more time to throw!

8:55 PM: We got a Texas stop, then put together a good drive with Pryor and Beanie running the ball well. We didn't finish though, and tried another long field goal. There was a bad hold this time, and ugly miss by Pettrey! We have to finish!

8:41 PM: Pettrey's field goal is good! 3-0 OSU.

8:38 PM: Pryor gets a stupid sack after trying to extend a play...throw it away! Now we have a 50-yard field goal!

8:29 PM: Three and out!

8:22 PM: Pryor doesn't finish the play, and then we get a stupid penalty. Then perfect pass by Boeckman and Robiskie drops the pass. Should have been pass interference...but the ball should have still been caught!

8:19 PM: Boeckman comes out at QB with Pryor at wideout. Completion to Robiskie. First down!

8:14 PM: Well we lost the toss and will be receiving. I blame it on Tony Stewart...are you kidding me? That's the best they could get?

8:08 PM: The Buckeyes take the field in the white uniforms. I will say they look focused, not much celebrating.

8:06 PM: Here we go, guys! The game is finally here, and I am as nervous as ever!