Before the first quarter ended in the 2016 NFL draft showcase—also known as the Fiesta Bowl—two of the game's best prospects were already gone.
But after officials ejected Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa for targeting and Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith went down with a knee injury, another player with first-round potential took over in Arizona.
Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott put up 149 rushing yards and an incredible four touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 44-28 victory over Notre Dame on Friday. He averaged 5.5 yards per touch on the Fighting Irish and added a 30-yard reception in the second quarter.