Ohio State defeated Texas on Friday to reach the College Football Playoff final. Here's what we learned from the Buckeyes' 28-14 win.

It's Ohio State vs Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates from the Cotton Bowl in Texas:

No. 8 Ohio State will play No. 5 Texas in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Here are bracket predictions for the matchup.

One of the wackiest seasons in college football history will end with two schools whose traditions are as old as the game itself — Ohio State and Notre Dame — playing for a national championship.

On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:

For the first time in 27 games, Texas football ... Texas 24. Ohio State is the more balanced team in this matchup, and that’ll be the reason the Buckeyes leave Arlington with a victory.

College Football Playoff odds for Cotton Bowl semifinal game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns on Friday. Who has the betting edge?

Turns out the Longhorns and Buckeyes will face off a little sooner. Texas (13-2) and Ohio State (12-2) will meet in Friday's College Football Playoff semifinals in the Cotton Bowl (6:30 p.m., ESPN) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The winner will face the ...

Coming into the season the Buckeyes ... games and Texas losing twice to Georgia. Both have overcome and got to this point, and both have a chance to win this football game. Ohio State is the ...

Scouting report, betting odds, time, TV/radio information and key matchups for Longhorns-Buckeyes, a CFP semifinal playoff game.