Texas football is traveling to the Cotton Bowl in Arlington for the College Football Playoff semifinal to face Ohio State. There, they’ll be an underdog for the first time since playing Alabama at the beginning of the 2023-24 season.
Ohio State has been on a tear. They defeated Tennessee 42-17 and in the next round, trounced No. 1-seeded Oregon 41-21. It has a few more
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers will need to play hero once again to lead his team to a win over a loaded Ohio State roster. A former Buckeye who transferred after a few months, Ewers is familiar with coach Ryan Day and the staff that initially recruited him.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard does not have a great history against Texas, but he never had the weapons he has now. Jeremiah Smith, Emeka Egbuka and Carnell Tate are the best group of wide receivers that the Longhorns have faced this season. Cornerback Jahdae Barron, the Jim Thorpe Award winner, and the rest of the secondary will have their hands full dealing with them.
Here’s everything to know about the game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and more:
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What channel is Texas-Ohio State on Friday?
The Cotton Bowl will be broadcast on ESPN on Friday. You can also stream the game on ESPN and Fubo.
TV: ESPN
Texas vs. Ohio State start time for College Football Playoff
Texas will be playing the CFP semifinals at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, Jan. 10.
Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
College Football Playoff remaining schedule
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Orange Bowl: No. 6 Penn State vs No. 7 Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 | ESPN
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Cotton Bowl: No. 5 Texas vs No. 8 Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 | ESPN
CFP National Championship
Texas vs Ohio State predictions, picks, betting odds
Odds courtesy of Bet MGM as of Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Ohio State is favored by 6 points.
Texas football schedule 2024
Longhorns’ season record: 12-2
All times in CT.
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Aug. 31: Texas beat. Colorado State, 52-0
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Sept. 7: Texas beat Michigan, 31-12
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Sept. 14: Texas beat UTSA, 56-7
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Sept. 21: Texas beat ULM, 51-3
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Sept. 28: Texas beat Mississippi State, 35-13
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Oct. 12: Texas beat Oklahoma, 34-3
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Oct. 19: Texas lost to Georgia, 30-15
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Oct. 26: Texas beat Vanderbilt, 27-24
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Nov. 9: Texas beat Florida, 49-17
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Nov. 16: Texas beat Arkansas, 20-10
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Nov. 23: Texas beat Kentucky, 31-14
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Nov. 30: Texas beat Texas A&M, 17-7
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Dec. 7: Georgia beat Texas, 22-19
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Dec. 21: Texas beat Clemson, 38-24
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Jan. 1: Texas beat Arizona State, 38-31
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