Ohio State’s Xavier Johnson gets emotional after final game in the Cotton Bowl

The Buckeye wide receiver didn't want to go out with a loss and can't believe his college career was over.
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[@_parkermayo]

Very upset this is how Xavier’s last game ended. Guy deserves a lot more and always gave 100% on every play. Going to miss X ❤

[@hummushero9428]

He will be playing on Sundays, dude is lethal in space. Great Buckeye. True embodiment of determination and teamwork.

[@lesliehusband4683]

Very emotional. Excellent young man. His career isn’t over. He will find a spot on a NFL roster.

[@buckeyenation7247]

Love this kid. True Buckeye through and through. God has big plans for you X.

[@mikereed3093]

Gave us EVERYTHING you had Xavier! Made Buckeye Nation proud! Thank you. You were an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@jackbrunk3907]

God bless you Xavier. So proud you are my brother in Christ 💪🏼❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@emilybldridge1651]

Man this literally brought me to tears! What a beautiful testimony!❤️💯

[@TasMoney870]

X is the man! From a walk on to starter to wearing the 0. Gonna miss you buddy! Thanks for everything! True buckeye for life!

[@NCSt_Wolfpack]

WOW! Watching him get emotional was getting me emotional! And I'm not even a Buckeye fan. But you can truly tell he loves his teammates and Ohio St. ❤✝️🙏. I love players who have and show their passion for their team!!! 💯. Sorry it had to end on a loss tho.

[@Primecheese]

You the man X.. always gave Buckeye nation your all.. Buckeye for life!

[@carreralicious]

You did great Xavier. Buckeyes appreciate you!

[@atlbuck]

Thank you sir! For all that you have done...one of the memories I will always love...was seeing you score that touchdown before half in person at the peach bowl. Hold your head high...proud of all who put on the scarlet and gray.

[@Dmb596]

Keep your head up young man. As time moves on and you look back at your Ohio State career. You should do so very proudly. You were a walk-on dude. You never let that hold you back and you continually work that your craft and became the player you have become. To wear that block go my man. No one will ever be able to take that away from you. You are a class individual who will find success in whatever it is you decide to do. Whether that is continuing playing football at the next level or whatever you choose to do in life. You will find success. I wish you all the best. It breaks my heart to see how much this all meant to you. I'm so sorry you couldn't have finished your career on a winning note. Best of luck my man!

[@benvmiller]

Thankful for your time and everything that you have contributed to this team X, and good luck to you in your future wherever it may lead you 🙏🏼

[@laurastone6578]

Awwwe….this is a good guy. I wish him the best.

[@hummushero9428]

He will be playing on Sunday’s dude is lethal in space. Great Buckeye. True embodiment of determination and teamwork.

[@muxugrad]

Wow, one of the best post game talks I've heard very heart felt. Good luck to you Xavier and may God bless you. Thanks for leaving the Buckeyes your legacy.

[@Full-Blooded_Buckeye]

Love ya X, thanks for everything! God bless and good luck on your journey through life!

[@BSTatonka]

Xavier is the Man! We will miss you!

[@pgee4342]

Thanks for everything X.

[@danrunge491]

What a young man you guys had there!!

[@dj.sobxrbe]

he played hard man line did us so dirty this game

[@forrestio76]

Faith is growing here at OSU, and I pray it lasts for an eternity , X! God bless you and you have made friends for a lifetime ❤

[@barwits]

Xavier has been my favorite Buckeye the past 2 seasons. I wish him well.

[@sixtiesguy593]

He's a special Buckeye who represents THE very well.

[@amym5932]

Thanks for your testimony for christ. Coming from a mizzou fan

[@larryparmer9886]

Don't hold your head down my man the lord has bigger and very plans for you and thank you so much for your dedication and proud oto call you a buckeye. God bless and keep rolling no matter what that is. Love you man.

[@BUCKINUT]

If coach Day is wise he will make an opening on his coaching staff for Xavier Johnson.

[@erikwill2891]

I love this guy. Sorry that our coaches didn’t have the Oline prepped or the QB’s. Sad day to be a buckeye

[@ynottimpactlives]

🧡

[@tomkidwell9915]

Just a great Kid, love'ya mam.

[@yagot2luvit]

Sucks weren't able to send him and marv, and proctor out on better terms. They deserve better.

[@terrythompson1980]

Yes that’s very sad how X MAN had to go out, just Sad!. Forever a buckeye

[@Nowitsfound]

Keep your head up Xavier.. honestly think you weren't used to your full potential here.. I'm betting you'll be a #2 receiver in the nfl

[@MrJROOTS99]

I know one thing since Day took over the faith in christ has grown I love that for these kids

[@nicholastaiariol2631]

But their faith in Ryan Day has evaporated. That guy is a fucking bum

[@dsgp7835]

Xavier says it all. Don't buy the baloney the know it alls say on line. Social media is the worst thing to happen to college sports. You'll be fine X.

[@samm3656]

I guess Harrison missed the meeting bout the true love and brotherhood BS

[@unreconstructed9172]

All those assistants who didnt show up to bowl prep meeting because they wanted to go to concerts should be fired! Why the weren't before plane lifted off back to Columbus is beyond me.

[@steveking4082]

the defence did play goodd allowing 14 to nissouri. tpical of ryan day choking. air noolan haas to be the starrter next seaason future lookss good

[@benniewoods9514]

Rude awakening for Big 10 😂 for years now they have been dominated by SEC and this was yet another one. This story is really old . OSU lost the way they should have .

[@FSUOSU25]

Settle down Beavis!

[@benniewoods9514]

@@FSUOSU25 😆 U mad .

[@FSUOSU25]

@@benniewoods9514 not really. I'm as cool as ever. Go Buckeyes and KSU Wildcats!!!

[@VestigeV47]

Time for Ryan day to be fired

[@midwestslim]

OSU record v SEC teams?

[@FSUOSU25]

Who's Santa's favorite singer? Elf-is Presley 😊

[@SlowJamminJames]

ohio is vanquished MICHIGAN HAS BROKEN OHIO

[@GordonBombay5710]

What a wonderful man Xavier has proven himself to be. Incredibly proud that this young man represented the great state of Ohio and The Ohio State Buckeyes in a such a manner as he has. We’re proud of you Xavier. Thanks for the memories! ❤