Ohio State vs. Texas: Predictions, odds, how to watch Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal game
The stage is set for an exciting clash in the College Football Playoff semifinals, with the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic hosting a matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Both teams are battling for a chance to compete for the national championship.
The Longhorns demonstrated remarkable strength in a thrilling two-overtime quarterfinal matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils in Atlanta. They secured a hard-fought 39-31 victory in the Peach Bowl, earning a trip back to their home state for the CFP semifinals. The game was a true test of their strength, with quarterback Quinn Ewers stepping up to clinch the win with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden in the second overtime.
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. Revenge turned into a quarterfinal rout, as Ohio State dominated previously unbeaten Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Will Howard threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, with two going to wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who recorded 187 receiving yards.
As the Cotton Bowl approaches, the excitement is intense. Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff.
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 Newshttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/betting/news/ohio-state-vs-texas-cfp-semifinal-odds-predictions-cotton-bowl/8ed3cf39a8636d1cb65ecba0: 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 Ohio State Buckeyes are favorites to defeat the Texas Longhorns, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of evening of Sunday, Jan. 5
- Spread: Ohio State (-5.5)
- Moneylines: Ohio State (-225); Texas (+185)
- 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, Texas)
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