It was unlike the other playoff games Ohio State had played so far this season. We didn’t see the early explosive plays on offense. We saw plenty of penalty

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:

Ohio State and Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts. The powerhouse programs meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl.

As Ohio State and Texas clash in the Cotton Bowl, a unique chapter of Ewers’ and the Buckeyes’ past has returned to the spotlight.

While Ewers said he doesn't regret the decision and mentioned his strong relationship with the Buckeyes coaching staff, NIL certainly played a role in his move to Columbus, Ohio. “The Texas ...

Ohio State football signed a 26-member recruiting class during the early signing period with 13 players on offense, 13 on defense and two five-star prospects in quarterback Tavien St. Clair and cornerback Devin Sanchez.

Jack Sawyer's 83-yard scoop-and-score touchdown after stripping Quinn Ewers on fourth-and-goal with 2:13 left sealed the Buckeyes' 28-14 win over the Longhorns

Also, Josh Newman of LongStarLive.com joined Stephen to give a Texas perspective on this semifinal matchup. If you’ve never listened to Buckeye Talk, try it now. Subscribe to Buckeye Talk on any ...

This will be the fourth all-time matchup between Texas and Ohio State. Vince Young's 24-yard touchdown pass to Limas Sweed beat the Buckeyes in Columbus in 2005, and Colt McCoy and Quan Cosby connected for the winning score with 16 seconds left in the 2009 ...

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) looks for a pass in the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Ohio State Buckeyes ... Ewers's sole season in Columbus. Both were highly-touted ...

College football fans hoping to see the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton ... delays and cancellations out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the ...

who'll be Texas' left and right tackles and even the fate of the kicking game since struggling Bert Auburn was replaced by Will Stone. And who's Texas' next game going to be against? These same Ohio State Buckeyes, Aug. 30 in Columbus.