Associated Press

COLUMBUS

Marcus Winters scored on an 8-yard run through traffic with 15 seconds left — the 12th lead-change of the game — to give Toledo Central Catholic a 56-52 victory over The Plains Athens for the Division III state title on Thursday night.

Ohio Associated Press Mr. Football Joe Burrow passed for a record-tying six touchdowns, completing 26 of 45 passes for 446 yards for Athens (14-1).

Michael Warren Jr. ran for 194 yards and two scores, Tre’Von Wade had 158 and one and Winters 134 yards and three scores as the Fighting Irish (13-2), who won their third state title, rushed for 501 yards.

The finals returned to Ohio Stadium for the first time since 1989 before a crowd of 10,713.

The teams alternated scoring all 10 touchdowns in the second half — each a lead change. There were numerous records set in the back-and-forth game.

Athens scored on all five possessions after halftime, taking a 52-49 lead on Trae Williams’ 2-yard run with 2:52 left.

But the Fighting Irish refused to fade away.

They made good on two fourth-down plays — one of 8 yards at their own 29, another on fourth-and-5 at their own 47.

Winters completed 8 of 17 passes for 153 yards and two scores with an interception.

The teams combined for 1,217 yards — tying the record for any title game in the state finals’ 43 years.