This CFP semifinal matchup between Ohio State and Texas featured saxophonist Boston Ed Varney playing the national anthem as well as a traditional halftime show.

As a result, Ohio State will now play No. 5 Texas (13-2) in the CFP Cotton Bowl semifinal at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Watch Ohio State vs Texas football ...

ESPN's coverage of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas on Friday night included the airing of a prayer on the field before the game. The prayer was read by former chair of the Cotton Bowl ...

One of the mysteries of Friday’s Cotton Bowl has been solved: We finally know why Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s hand ...

Less than 24 hours from the kickoff of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, fans are making their way to DFW or at least trying.

Why is Ohio State playing Texas in the Cotton Bowl for its CFP semifinal location? Here's what to know ahead of Friday's game ...

Texas Longhorns will play the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, the College Football semifinal. Here is the latest ...

When the 89th Cotton Bowl Classic kicks of on Friday night, a Glen Rose family plans to be in the stands. The game has become an tradition for their family.

January 7 - A winter storm barreling down on North Texas could cause havoc days before the Cotton Bowl on Friday. The College Football Playoff semifinal game between Texas and Ohio State has officials ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, top, runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Texas ...

Texas football's Steve Sarkisian has never led a team into the Cotton Bowl as a coach, but he has played in the game. He'll ...

Though the final score showed a 28-14 Ohio State victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, those who watched saw an alarmingly neck-and-neck game. In fact, if it were not for Jack Sawyer’s 83-yard ...