The start of the new year was tragic for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Their season greatly relied on a 50-yard field goal by Noah Ruggles as the clock approached midnight. Ruggles had earlier scored a 48-yard goal. Despite this, he missed what would have been the game-winning kick. Ohio State lost to top-ranked Georgia 42-42 in a College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

What a Disappointment for the Buckeyes!

It was an absolute disappointment that happened in a game that was kinda similar to a loss that happened three years ago against Clemson in the semifinals. The result of this game was determined by a series of plays that went against the Buckeyes, just like the previous game. The OSU coach Ryan Day said that he thought the tame came out and swung and played hard in this game, but they still came up short. He also stated that there were a lot of plays in the game you wish you had back as players and coaches. It’s what sometimes happens in a game like this. He is still proud of the way they played and competed.

C.J. Stroud, Ohio State quarterback, had an outstanding game. However, the Buckeyes were still beaten. In what is most likely his final game as a Buckeye player before heading to the NFL, he managed to throw for 348 yards and four touchdowns, although the team lost their star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in the third quarter and also the tight end Cade Stover due to a back injury early in the game.

All This Effort Wasn’t Enough

Stroud made good use of his legs during the game. On Ohio State’s last possession, after the Bulldogs took the lead with just 54 seconds left, his 27-yard scramble to Georgia put the Buckeyes in field goal range. That said, the Buckeyes couldn’t get any closer, and on top of this, the field goal of Ruggies was off target.

Georgia outgained Ohio State 313-248 in the first 30 minutes, as the Buckeyes had only 10 rushing yards against the opponent’s top-ranked run defense. However, the defense settled in to start the second half, and the Buckeyes scored on their first drive of the third quarter on a 10-yard touchdown caught by Emeka Egbuka to take a 35-24 lead. Then, the drama kicked in.

Fall 2021 marks 30 years since the University of Washington’s football team won a National Championship. Their win back in 1991 included a very specific uniform that has since been changed and modernized by the team. However, Adidas has helped bring back that same design, and the football players will be wearing them to honor the 30th anniversary.

The University of Washington Will Wear Throwback Uniforms

The all-white uniforms that the team had previously worn didn’t get much attention, plus, they resembled Penn State a bit too much. When the team went all-black, they were headed in the right direction, but it wasn’t creative enough since many other teams were also going for a blackout moment.

The University of Washington now decided to get a bit of a more classic and historical look with their 1991 throwback jerseys and accessories. They’ll come back for at least one game during the Fall 2021-22 season. These jerseys honor the Huskies and their national championship win after 30 years.

The throwback uniform has block numerals and the classic purple and white colors while also including some shades of gold on the pants. The classic Panting Dawg logo is also making a comeback, but it won’t just be featured on the hip, but also the helmet. Reflective stripes will be featured on the shoulder caps as a way to celebrate the championship homage.

Paying Ode to History

Even though the throwback jerseys won’t be worn for the whole season, the team will still be making a statement. Jaxson Kirkland, Washington’s team leader, and offensive tackle will be wearing a uniform that is quite similar to the one his dad, Dean Kirkland, wore from 1987 to 1990.

When Kirkland learned about the news, he stated how surreal it was and how fired up he was to put on the uniform. While the University of Washington hasn’t yet announced what game will feature the throwback uniforms, the Adidas Reverse Retro merchandise for the University of Washington will be available for purchase from the public on September 6th, which includes the replica jerseys.