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

The blueprint for Ohio State's revenge tour began just over a year ago as arch-rival Michigan hoisted the trophy

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Texas Longhorns by a score of 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night to advance to the National Championship Game. It was

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 vs. the Longhorns:

It was unlike the other playoff games Ohio State had played so far this season. We didn’t see the early explosive plays on offense. We saw plenty of penalty flags. And the Buckeyes had their backs against the wall until the final 2:13 of the Cotton Bowl.

10TV's Dom Tiberi and Nicole Shearin are in Dallas as the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to take on the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. Be sure to download 10TV+, the free streaming app available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV, for the latest on the CFP semifinal showdown, including interviews with coaches and players from both teams.

Ohio State fans came out in full force at the Cotton Bowl, occupying nearly half of AT&T Stadium for the CFP semifinal matchup vs Texas:

How are sports fans reacting to the College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl Classic between Ohio State and Texas?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State is just a few days away from its semifinal matchup against Texas in the Cotton Bowl, and on Monday, the Buckeyes had their one open practice prior to the game Friday. The team practiced indoors at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. They will depart for Dallas

Ohio State and Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts. The powerhouse programs meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State star freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith jokingly acknowledged on X Saturday morning that Texas' gameplan against him worked. Here's more:

The Cotton Bowl crowd would still seem likely to have more burnt orange than scarlet. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is only a three-hour drive from Austin. Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Follow him on X, the platform ...