After Wednesday's College Football Playoff win over Oregon, Ohio State fans are turning their attention to the Cotton Bowl. That's where the No. 8 Buckeyes will face No. 5 Texas in a CFP quarterfinal.

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Who is Jack Sawyer? The Ohio State football senior defensive end became a legend in the Buckeyes' Cotton Bowl win over Texas.

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 ...

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

That wouldn’t be a big deal, but Ohio State and Texas are slated to face each other on Friday night at the Cotton Bowl, which will be played at the very much domed AT&T Stadium. So what will ...

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 ...

Who is favored in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game between Ohio State and Texas Friday? Here's what you need to know about Cotton Bowl betting odds between the No. 8 seeded ...

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