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Chip Kelly Says “Winning is Fun,” Jim Knowles Discusses Ohio State Defense’s Success and Emeka Egbuka Discusses Relationship with Quinn Ewers

Ohio State has officially arrived in Dallas.

The Buckeyes touched down in Dallas on Wednesday evening just under 48 hours ahead of their College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Friday.

The Buckeyes have arrived in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/9hs3SP3em9

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) January 9, 2025

Moments after they arrived at their team hotel, Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and four Buckeye seniors – wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, left tackle Donovan Jackson, linebacker Cody Simon and cornerback Jordan Hancock – met with the media to field a variety of questions ahead of their battle with the Longhorns.