Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.

Deep in the heart of Texas, the Buckeyes had to fight, scratch and claw through enemy territory on their way to the national title game.

Things didn’t come nearly as easy for Ohio State against Texas in a CFP semifinal, but in the end, the Buckeyes did what they needed to win and advance to the College Football Playoff

Ohio State continued its run through the College Football Playoff, topping Texas in a semifinal in the Cotton Bowl

Ahead of kickoff in the Cotton Bowl, get our expert predictions, best bets, and analysis ahead of kickoff between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns.

The loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl ends the 2024 football season for Texas, which is still searching for its first national title since 2005.

Ohio State takes on exas in the College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl semifinal on Friday. Here's how to watch, including TV schedule and time:

No. 8 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts -- the Buckeyes’ last national title was 10 years ago and Texas' last national title was 19 years ago. The winner of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl advances to the national title game to play Notre Dame on January 20.

Texas and Ohio State will meet in the Cotton Bowl in the College Football Playoff semis. What to know about the broadcast, including the announcers.