Texas Longhorns to Face Ohio State in Cotton Bowl

The Texas Longhorns are set to face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinals at the Cotton Bowl. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian views his team as the underdog, especially after Ohio State's impressive 41-21 victory over Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day emphasized staying focused on their process and praised Texas for its offensive strategies. The Buckeyes have been strong defensively, allowing an average of only 92.2 rushing yards per game this season, posing a challenge for Texas, which struggled with its running game recently. This highly anticipated match will see Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, a former Ohio State player, face his former team. Both teams are preparing rigorously, with Ohio State slightly favored to win by six points.