Our staff predicts the outcome of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Longhorns are one of best five teams in college football, without question. Flawed, yes. Brilliant at times, yes. But it won't be enough.

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:

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns are set to face off tonight in the Cotton Bowl. Whoever ends up winning the game will head on to the national champi

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.

The winner of the 2025 Cotton Bowl will not only receive the Field Scovell Trophy and a spot in the National Championship Game, they'll also receive a lot of prize money too. So ho

For the first time in 16 years, the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will meet again on the field. But this time it will be in the College Football Playo

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns will play the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl semifinal on Thursday evening. The Buckeyes are six-point favorites against the Longhorns as they have looked dominant in its two semifinals against Tennessee and Oregon.

Ohio State football is appearing in its sixth College Football Playoff as the No. 8 seed of the inaugural 12-team field. The Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10.