Texas, Ohio State and Cotton Bowl

How Ohio State outlasted Texas in Cotton Bowl to set up CFP title clash with Notre Dame
Deep in the heart of Texas, the Buckeyes had to fight, scratch and claw through enemy territory on their way to the national title game.
Why is Ohio State football playing Texas in Cotton Bowl for CFP semifinal matchup?
Why is Ohio State playing Texas in the Cotton Bowl for its CFP semifinal location? Here's what to know ahead of Friday's game vs. the Longhorns:
Texas, Ohio State enter offseason as 2026 CFP title favorites
The top two favorites to win next season's College Football Playoff will square off in Week 1, when Ohio State hosts Texas on Aug. 30.
CFP national championship odds: Texas on Ohio State’s heels as early favorites for 2025-26
The Buckeyes open the betting lines for 2025-26 college football national champion as the +450 favorite, just ahead of the Texas Longhorns at +650. The Longhorns will enter the 2025 season led by Arch Manning and could even enter the year at No. 1 in the country depending on which pre-season poll you’re looking at.
Ohio State won CFP title but Texas football was in 'one of the greatest ever' college football games
Texas football team may be remembered more fondly than CFP champion Ohio State due to the unforgettable games they played.
Ohio State's second title in the CFP era averages 22.1 million viewers, a 12% decline from last year
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and staff celebrate a field goal by place kicker Jayden Fielding during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Notre Dame, Monday,
TV numbers on CFP title game bring good news, bad news
Ohio State's victory over Notre Dame in Monday night's national title game was the most-watched matchup of the 2024 college football season.
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Texas vs Ohio State predictions: Cotton Bowl betting odds, CFP picks and more
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 ...
Ohio State beats Texas, advances to CFP national championship game: Live updates and reaction
Jack Sawyer's 83-yard scoop-and-score touchdown after stripping Quinn Ewers on fourth-and-goal with 2:13 left sealed the ...
Texas football fans react to CFP loss to Ohio State: 'Terrible goal line calls'
Texas football's 2024-25 season finally ended on Friday night, losing to Ohio State 28-14 in the College Football Playoff ...
Report: Ohio State Buckeyes Transfer to Visit Texas A&M Aggies
The Texas A&M Aggies don't appear to be done with making additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Per reports from ...
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Ohio State vs. Texas odds: College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl betting favorite, spread
Ohio State is the No. 1 betting favorite to win the CFP title, according to Bet MGM. The Buckeyes are at +110 to win the national championship. Texas and Notre Dame are at +350. Penn State ...
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Texas vs Ohio State game score: Score-by-score recap of Buckeye win in Cotton Bowl
After narrowly escaping Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, Texas football fell in a semifinal against Ohio State 28-14 Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The ...