Cruz and Vance Bet on Cotton Bowl Outcome

As the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for the Cotton Bowl Classic, Senator Ted Cruz and Vice President-elect JD Vance have placed a friendly wager on the game's outcome. The stakes include the loser bringing food and beer from their home state and delivering it in the winning team's jersey. Both politicians engaged in lighthearted banter on social media, with Cruz suggesting Texas BBQ and Blue Bell ice cream, while Vance quipped about Texas ice cream. The Longhorns, a 6-point underdog, will face a strong Ohio State team that recently defeated top-seeded Oregon. This friendly bet echoes previous political wagers, and some fans humorously reference a 'Cruz Curse' that allegedly brings bad luck to Texas teams when Cruz attends games. The winner of the Cotton Bowl will advance to the national championship game against the Orange Bowl victor.