Questions, Players to Watch and Predictions for Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl Matchup with Texas

A spot in the national championship game is on the line tonight.

#5 Texas

Longhorns

13 - 2 (7-2)

roster | schedule

Jan. 10, 2025 - 7:30 pm et

AT&T Stadium

Arlington, TX

ESPNOSU -6

To get the chance to play Notre Dame for college football’s ultimate prize, Ohio State must first conquer a battle with Texas, the No. 5 seed in the College Football Playoff. Featuring one of the nation’s best defenses and an explosive passing attack led by Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns won’t be an easy out for the eighth-seeded Buckeyes.