The Buckeyes are the only program to appear in four of the last six CFPs, but their last national title was 10 years ago – the first season of the four-team playoff. The Longhorns’ last national

For some Ohio State players, there's still a sense they haven't done anything yet. Texas isn't satisfied after getting this far last year only to fall short.

Jeremiah Smith boasts multi-touchdown scores in each playoff game leading up to Friday night's heavyweight showdown against Texas, and we expect the Buckeyes' top wideout to thrive inside the fast track of AT&T Stadium.

Either Texas or Ohio State will get a chance to play for another national championship. The powerhouse programs play Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl.

Texas will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Friday as an underdog for the first time since their win over Alabama in 2023. The Buckeyes have NFL talent in spades; some will be drafted this year and others are simply waiting to become eligible to turn pro.

Two explosive offenses are set to take center stage in Arlington on Friday, and Andrew Caley expects senior tight end Gunnar Helm to leave his mark against Ohio State.

Texas was the Big 12 champ last season. Howard transferred to Ohio State from Kansas State, which two years ago beat CFP-bound and undefeated TCU in overtime for that league title. Howard started three games against Texas while with the Wildcats. Those were all losses, as was a fourth game when he was on the sideline.

College Football Playoff odds for Cotton Bowl semifinal game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns on Friday. Who has the betting edge?

Ohio State takes on Texas in the Cotton Bowl, which serves as a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes are favored.