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.

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The Longhorns battle the Buckeyes with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line

The Buckeyes are just 60 minutes away from returning to college football’s biggest stage. Sixth-seeded Ohio State and No. 3 Texas will meet in the Cotton Bowl at 7:30 p.m. Friday for a spot in the national championship game on Jan.

Texas and Ohio State arrived for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl before the snow expected to hit the North Texas area.

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.

If you can't make it to AT&T Stadium, several establishments across the Austin area are hosting watch parties for the Cotton Bowl.

As storm clouds gather over northern Texas ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes, all eyes are on the Cotton Bowl to see what effects