There's always a lot on the line when Ohio State and Texas take the field, and Friday evening is no exception. The (8) Buckeyes and (5) Longhorns are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl, with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line.

The result has been magical on the offensive end of the ball and look for that to continue. There’s a lot of confidence being exuded from quarterback Will Howard and the offensive playmakers and it’s going to be hard to stop if Kelly is dialing up plays that get all of that skill in open space and over the top.

Andrew Caley doesn't think the Buckeyes' reign of terror continues over the Longhorns with his Texas vs Ohio State predictions at the Cotton Bowl.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State’s College Football Playoff game against Texas and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns will go at it in the College Football Playoffs on Friday, here's how to watch.

The College Football Playoff is down to four teams. Ohio State and Texas will play in one semifinal at the Cotton Bowl. A breakdown of the matchup.

Ohio State and Texas meet in a historic College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl semifinal game on Friday night from Jerry World. Here’s the latest prediction for the matchup from an expert football model that projects scores and picks winners.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns meet in a historic College Football Playoff semifinal matchup on Friday night in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Texas, the last SEC team standing in the playoff,

Texas football will face Arizona State in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl in Arlington.