One of the wackiest seasons in college football history will end with two schools whose traditions are as old as the game itself — Ohio State and Notre Dame — playing for a national championship.

Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff predictions, picks, odds for Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns on Friday, Jan. 10. Who wins CFP semifinal?

The winner of tonight's Cotton Bowl Classic will earn a spot in the National Championship game. Luckily, the weather won't be a factor when the Longhorns play the Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff game today: TV channel, time how to watch CFP semifinal game on Friday.

Texas football will return one starter from its 2024 offensive line after all. DJ Campbell, who played right guard for the Longhorns this season, announced his intent to return for another season via social media on Wednesday afternoon. The 2025 season will be Campbell's last in a Longhorn uniform.

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.

Two of college football's most iconic brands will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Friday night. Texas and Ohio State will do battle in the Cotton Bowl with a spot in the national championship on the line.

Rutledge was in Arlington, Texas for the Cotton Bowl, which saw Ohio State emerge victorious in a hard-fought encounter, 28-14. The Buckeyes were able to book their spot in the National Championship, where they will face Notre Dame on Jan. 20.

Snow is accumulated on a parking lot near AT&T Stadium a day prior to the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game between Ohio State and Texas, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. When fans finally settle into their seats Friday ...

and set to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas on Friday night. The Longhorns already have two wins in the ...

Jan. 10 in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Along with the bowl organizers, College Football Playoff announcers and referees are expected to play a big part in helping to put ...