If you told a football fan at the beginning of the season that Texas and Ohio State would play for a spot in the CFP Championship, they’d probably believe it. But not like this.
Technically underdogs, both the Longhorns and Buckeyes survived their quarterfinals matchup to secure spots in the 2025 Cotton Bowl. The wins came drastically differently, though. (5) Texas escaped double-overtime after a jaw-dropping comeback by (4) Arizona State. (8) Ohio State avenged a regular season loss and dominated title favorite (1) Oregon.
Now, one of the powerhouse programs will play for a national title.
The last time Texas and Ohio State played, the Longhorns won the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. This time around, it will be a battle of some of the best defenses in the nation. It comes down to who can put it together at the right time.
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