Texas A&M defeated Kansas State in the 1998 Big 12 Championship Game to earn a BCS berth as their conference's champion.
Ohio State ended up in a three-way tie for first place in the Big Ten with Michigan and Wisconsin.
Joe Germaine threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Germany to tie the game at 7–7.
Later in the quarter, running back Joe Montgomery rushed 10 yards for a touchdown, and Ohio State opened up a 14–7 lead.
Derek Ross blocked an A&M punt, that Kevin Griffin returned 16 yards for a touchdown.