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:

No. 8 Ohio State had perhaps the toughest road to the finals in the CFP, having to defeat No. 9 Tennessee and No. 1 Oregon. Now the Buckeyes face No. 5 Texas at the Cotton Bowl. The other ...

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.

For the second year in a row, the Texas Longhorns find themselves one game away from playing for a national championship. However, this time, as they get set to

No. 12 Ohio State heads into a matchup against No. 8 Maryland as winners of 10 straight home games. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season.

Ohio State's 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in Monday night's College Football Playoff national championship game, was the most-watched game of the season. However, it was a double-digit drop in viewers from last year.

Coach Ryan Day shushed the critics, running back Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, and the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes held off a furious second-half rally to beat No. 7 seed Notre Dame, 34-23,

There will surely be quite a few changes made by both of these sides over the offseason that alters this line, but since they are fresh off a title victory, Ohio State is going to open as the favorite. It also doesn't help Texas that their starting quarterback, Quinn Ewers, won't be returning to the team after he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Calvin Simpson-Hunt has entered the transfer portal. The cornerback is departing after his sophomore season with the Buckeyes. In Ohio State’s run to a College Football Playoff National Championship, Simpson-Hunt played six defensive snaps and recorded two tackles.

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 ...

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