BREAKING NEWS: The 2011 Sugar Bowl saw Ohio State finally gain a win over a club from the SEC…. Details below 👇⬇️
In a thrilling showdown at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Ohio State Buckeyes finally exorcised their Southeastern Conference demons with a hard-fought victory in the 2011 Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 31–26, marking their first-ever win over an SEC opponent in bowl game history.
Quarterback Terrelle Pryor led the charge for Ohio State, passing for 221 yards and two touchdowns while adding 115 yards on the ground. The Buckeyes dominated early, building a commanding lead, but Arkansas mounted a late comeback that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
A critical blocked punt in the closing minutes threatened to hand momentum to the Razorbacks, but an interception by Solomon Thomas sealed the win for the Buckeyes and ended a long-standing SEC hex.
With this landmark win, Ohio State not only snapped a nine-game bowl losing streak against the SEC but also solidified its status as a national powerhouse under head coach Jim Tressel.
