This CFP semifinal matchup between Ohio State and Texas featured saxophonist Boston Ed Varney playing the national anthem as well as a traditional halftime show.

Thanks to a one-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, Ohio State takes a 14-7 lead into halftime at the 2025 Cotton Bowl against Texas. Ohio State will start the second half with the ball. Here's a ...

The second College Football Playoff semifinal matches Ohio State and Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Who will prevail? Our experts make their picks.

Why is Ohio State playing Texas in the Cotton Bowl for its CFP semifinal location? Here's what to know ahead of Friday's game ...

Ohio State football is moving to the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game. The No. 8 Buckeyes defeated No. 5 Texas 28-14 in the CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal on Friday at AT&T ...

Deep in the heart of Texas, the Buckeyes had to fight, scratch and claw through enemy territory on their way to the national ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, top, runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Texas ...

The No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns (13-2) will square off against the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2) in the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinals on Friday in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes ...

Ohio State football is moving on to the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game. The No. 8 Buckeyes defeated No. 5 Texas 28-14 in the CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal on Friday at AT&T ...

With that, follow along for scores, updates and highlights of Friday's CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal between Ohio State and Texas: That'll do it: The Buckeyes win the Cotton Bowl and will advance to ...