2025 College Football Playoff odds, Cotton Bowl prediction

Ohio State vs. Texas odds: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, Cotton Bowl prediction from proven simulation
SportsLine's model simulated the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl matchup on Friday 10,000 times
Cotton Bowl predictions: Does Ohio State or Texas advance in College Football Playoff?
The second College Football Playoff semifinal matches Ohio State and Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Who will prevail? Our experts make their picks.
Why is Ohio State football playing Texas in Cotton Bowl for CFP semifinal matchup?
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:
Cotton Bowl: Ohio State, Texas enter CFP semifinal with chance to end droughts
The Buckeyes are the only program to appear in four of the last six CFPs, but their last national title was 10 years ago – the first season of the four-team playoff. The Longhorns’ last national
Ohio State-Texas picks: 3 picks for a same-game parlay at the Cotton Bowl
The College Football Playoff semifinals are underway after Notre Dame beat Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night. The Irish will face the winner of Friday’s Cotton Bowl, which features No. 8 Ohio State (12-2) and No.
Ohio State football vs. Texas: Game-Time Decisions for the Cotton Bowl
Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's Cotton Bowl matchup against Texas.
Ohio State Football: Preview and Prediction Cotton Bowl vs Texas
Here's everything you need to know for the Ohio State Buckeyes' CFP semifinals matchup against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.
Everything to know about Texas-Ohio State: Quinn Ewers faces familiar foe in Cotton Bowl
With two CFP wins already under its belt, Texas could have somewhat of a home-field advantage for its semifinal bout.
Ohio State vs. Texas Prediction: Buckeyes, Longhorns Meet in Cotton Bowl for College Football Playoff Semifinal
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.
How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas on TV or streaming, Cotton Bowl
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Texas and Ohio State prep for heavyweight battle in the Cotton Bowl
Ohio State is in the Cotton Bowl for the second straight year and Texas is back in the semifinals and playing at AT&T for the second year in a row.
Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts
Ohio State and Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts. The powerhouse programs meet in the College ...
In rare Cotton Bowl underdog role vs. Ohio State, Texas embraces type of edge Mack Brown once perfected
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Ohio State's Jack Sawyer Rising NFL Draft Stock, Dominating College Football Playoff
The Rose Bowl quarterfinal matchup between the No. 1 seed Oregon Ducks and No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff was laden with potenti ...
Ohio State’s star freshman has drawn the attention, but Texas has a pretty good one too
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has rightfully dominated discussions in advance of Friday’s College Football Playoff ...