Ohio State, Texas Set for Cotton Bowl Clash

The Duke Blue Devils are set to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with Duke ranked No. 4 and on a nine-game winning streak. Notre Dame has struggled recently, losing three consecutive games, and will need a strong defense to contain Duke's offense led by Cooper Flagg. Meanwhile, the Texas Longhorns are underdogs against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal, but a majority of fans believe Texas will pull off an upset. Ohio State's coach, Ryan Day, is focused on the upcoming game, emphasizing the need to manage Texas' explosive offense. Former Alabama coach Nick Saban has endorsed Ohio State to win the matchup, which could lead them to the national championship against Notre Dame. The Cotton Bowl matchup will be televised on ESPN, with Ohio State favored to win by 6 points.