The stage is set for a monumental clash in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will witness the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes battle it out for a shot at the national championship.

The Longhorns displayed unwavering resilience in a nail-biting two-overtime quarterfinal showdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils. They emerged victorious with a score of 39-31, securing their spot in the CFP semifinals. The game was a true test of their mettle, with quarterback Quinn Ewers rising to the occasion and sealing the win with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden. Ewers’ performance was stellar, with 322 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, along with a rushing touchdown.

The Buckeyes were determined to seek revenge against the top-seeded Oregon Ducks, the team that had handed them a tough loss earlier in the regular season. Their determination paid off as they defeated the Ducks 41-21 to advance to the semifinals. Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard led the offense, completing 65.4% of his passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith significantly contributed to the victory, recording 187 yards and two touchdowns.

Ahead of next week’s Cotton Bowl, the anticipation is palpable. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this significant event.

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Goodyear Cotton Bowl predictions: Ohio State vs. Texas

ESPN: Texas has a 50% chance to win

According to ESPN Matchup Predictor, the Texas Longhorns have a 50.8% chance to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

College Football News: Ohio State

Staff writes: “Texas will do what it always does and get too creative for its own good. Ohio State will be in a fight in the first quarter. Will Howard was brilliant in the first two CFP games, but an early pick followed by an explosive Longhorn drive will set the mood for a far different game than the first two. And then the Buckeyes will kick it back into gear. Sort of like the two Georgia losses, Texas will be terrific for stretches, and then it’ll play like it just doesn’t have … IT. Texas has the talent, and the athleticism, and the want-to, but it doesn’t have that special gear that a far inferior Arizona State team showed in Atlanta. It’ll be Ohio State’s turn to play in Atlanta on January 20th.”

Sporting News: Texas

Kris Johnson writes: “This could be another instant classic for Texas after its rollercoaster win against Arizona State. By all appearances, Ohio State looks like the most complete team left in what began as a 12-team field.The Buckeyes opened as a 5.5-point favorite at DraftKings, but early wagering moved the line to six. It’s tempting to play Texas on the moneyline, but we’re anticipating the spread could reach a full TD by kickoff. We picked the Longhorns to win the national championship at the outset of the CFP, and will wait for the possibility of additional points ATS.”

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Goodyear Cotton Bowl odds, lines: Ohio State vs. Texas

The Texas Longhorns are favorites to defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes, according to the BetMGM college football odds.

• Spread: Texas (-6)
• Moneylines: Texas (-225); Ohio State (-190)
• Over/under: 53.5

How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl

• Date: Friday, Jan. 10
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN
• Stream: Fubo
• Where: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)

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