Texas' Sarkisian Defends Ohio State, Buckeyes Shouldn't Be 'Punished' by CFP Committee for Loss

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian doesn't believe the College Football Playoff Committee should punish Ohio State for Saturday's 24-23 loss in Austin.

"I hope Ohio State does not get punished for that game Saturday night," he told reporters Monday. "They played a heck of a game. I mean, it's 24-23. They lose scoring with 25 seconds to go in the game. That I hope if they end up being a 9–3 team, the Committee can appreciate the fact that they came to Austin, Texas, in September when it was 100 degrees and played us in that environment and played a heck of a game. And so they should not be punished. Quite frankly, Ohio State should be rewarded for playing in this game against us."

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