SportsLine's model simulated the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl matchup on Friday 10,000 times

Ohio State faithful travel just as well, or better, than Texas fans so Longhorns will be hard-pressed for any advantage at AT&T Stadium.

The two other semifinalists, Notre Dame and Penn State, are traveling more than 1,200 miles each to the Orange Bowl this week. Ohio State and Penn State each traveled more than 2,200 to their quarterfinal. Texas’ 928-mile trip to Atlanta will be the furthest the Longhorns must go.

The junior right tacke missed his first start of the year in the Longhorns' OT win over Arizona State, and the offense had some issues in his absence.

Off to the next step in the College Football Playoff for Ohio State. After dismantling the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round, the Buckeyes backed that up with a complete domination of No. 1 Oreg

Ohio State faces Texas in a thrilling Cotton Bowl matchup. The Buckeyes, favorites by 5.5 points, could see a close game influenced by recent performances.

Ohio State and Texas have drawn each other as semifinal opponents in the College Football Playoff. This is the fourth game between these blue bloods.

Ohio State's offense has been on fire the last two weeks in the College Football Playoffs. They put up 42 poin

Ohio State is scheduled to take on Texas in the College Football Playoff at the Cotton Bowl on Friday night, but the Buckeyes' roster has taken a slight hit days before kickoff. While Ohio State is two wins away from a national championship,

Can Texas football upset Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl? We make the case for the Longhorns to advance in the College Football Playoff.

Texas's ability to run the ball on the Ohio State Buckeyes could be a big telltale in the upcoming Cotton Bowl.