Texas and Ohio State are just one day away from clashing in the Cotton Bowl, with the winner advancing to compete for a national title in Atlanta, Georgia. While Ohio State appears to have momentum following a dominant 41-21 victory over then-No. 1 Oregon, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) gives Texas a slight edge, predicting a 50.6% chance of a Longhorns victory. Meanwhile, ESPN BET lists the Buckeyes as 5.5-point favorites, highlighting the mixed opinions on the matchup.
This game is expected to be tightly contested. Texas enters the showdown fresh off a 39-31 overtime win against Arizona State—a game they were anticipated to win more comfortably. Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has thrown for 29 touchdowns, 3,189 yards, and completed 66.5% of his passes this season, will face off against his former team in what promises to be a compelling storyline.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
