Ohio State Faces Texas in College Football Playoff Semifinal

The Buckeyes, coming off dominant playoff performances, are favored to defeat the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on January 10.

Ohio State enters the semifinal as the No. 8 seed but is now the favorite to win the national title after decisive victories over Tennessee and top-seeded Oregon.
Texas, the No. 5 seed, narrowly advanced to the semifinals with a double-overtime win against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.
Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian called Ohio State 'the best team in college football,' emphasizing the challenge his team faces.
Ohio State's defense, ranked first nationally in points allowed, and quarterback Will Howard's efficiency have been key factors in their playoff success.
The winner of the Cotton Bowl will face either Notre Dame or Penn State, who meet in the other semifinal at the Orange Bowl on January 9.