The Buckeyes will play Notre Dame for the national title on Jan. 20.
While coaches approved changing the transfer portal to a single 10-day window, the problem with feigning injuries wasn't resolved.
Sanders has said he'd consider coaching in the NFL if he had the opportunity to coach his sons.
It was fitting that Sawyer, one of the faces of the Buckeyes' fierce defense, was the one who made the play of the game.