Notre Dame is playing for a national title for the first time in 12 seasons, while James Franklin and Penn State came up short yet again in a big-time matchup, 27-24.
The Buckeyes will play Notre Dame for the national title on Jan. 20.
Sanders has said he'd consider coaching in the NFL if he had the opportunity to coach his sons.
The Buckeyes defense stopped Texas near the goal line with less than three minutes to go; they'll now meet Notre Dame in the national championship.