Ohio, college football playoff and Texas

The Longhorns are really good, but Ohio State is just playing better. Why the Buckeyes will win.
The Longhorns are one of best five teams in college football, without question. Flawed, yes. Brilliant at times, yes. But it won't be enough.
Ohio State-Texas football history: All-time series record between Buckeyes, Longhorns
Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:
One thing can keep Ohio State football from winning a national championship, and it’s not Texas
Ohio State's early dominance in the College Football Playoff has created a new hurdle on its road to a national title.
Ohio State vs. Texas Prediction: Buckeyes, Longhorns Meet in Cotton Bowl for College Football Playoff Semifinal
On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.
Ohio State vs Texas in College Football Playoff: See semifinal predictions
No. 8 Ohio State will play No. 5 Texas in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Here are bracket predictions for the matchup.
Texas vs Ohio State: 5 things Longhorns must do to advance in College Football Playoff
Here's a look at what Texas football must do to beat Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Friday. The winner advances to the CFP championship game.
Texas vs Ohio State: 3 pregame questions, including one about the Longhorns' running game
Can Texas football run the ball against Ohio State? Will the Longhorns stay perfect vs. QB Will Howard? And will special teams improve?
Texas-Ohio State predictions: Can Quinn Ewers lead Longhorns past stout Buckeyes defense?
The two teams that had drastically different paths to the semifinal will hope to book their ticket to Atlanta for the CFP national title game.
Texas has hope vs Ohio State in College Football Playoff due to Big Ten QB with 7 TDs and 9 INTs who beat Buckeyes
Texas has a clear blueprint to follow to upset Ohio State in the College Football Playoff that a Big Ten with marginal stats used to beat the Buckeyes.
Ohio State, Texas meet in Cotton Bowl one win from title game
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.
Ohio State vs. Texas odds: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, Cotton Bowl prediction from proven simulation
SportsLine's model simulated the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl ...
Cotton Bowl: Ohio State, Texas enter CFP semifinal with chance to end droughts
The Buckeyes are the only program to appear in four of the last six CFPs, but their last national title was 10 years ago – ...
Everything to know about Texas-Ohio State: Quinn Ewers faces familiar foe in Cotton Bowl
With two CFP wins already under its belt, Texas could have somewhat of a home-field advantage for its semifinal bout.
Could Texas Longhorns Make A Kicking Change vs. Ohio State? Steve Sarkisian Responds
The Texas Longhorns have had one glaring weakness over the last two months of their season - the kicking game. Dating back to ...
Longhorns don't mind wearing the black hats against Ohio State. 'We love to be the villains'
Texas coaches proudly wear black cowboy hats as Longhorns appear loose and ready to face Ohio State in College Football ...
5 things to watch in Texas-Ohio State Cotton Bowl: What is Longhorns’ path to CFP upset?
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian described his Longhorns as “massive underdogs” against an on-fire Ohio State team last week. On ...
Texas Longhorns Make Top-10 List for Elite In-State OT John Turntine III
After signing the nation's best recruiting class in 2025, according to 247Sports, the Texas Longhorns are hoping to make it ...
In rare Cotton Bowl underdog role vs. Ohio State, Texas embraces type of edge Mack Brown once perfected
The call came from Bill Parcells. The crusty old coach had seen it a million times. A sterling-minted football program ...