ESPN's coverage of the Cotton Bowl included the airing of a prayer on the field before the game after a week of controversy for not airing the national anthem.
In an emotional display of solidarity, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns paused before the Cotton Bowl kickoff to honor those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern
The Cotton Bowl semifinal is set to be played as scheduled in North Texas on Friday, Jan. 10 despite severe inclement weather expected in the region. Weather forecasts project that the area could receive more than 4 inches of snow only days before the game.
Listen to Texas vs. Ohio State live on SiriusXM . The Texas broadcast can be found on channel 84, while Ohio State fans will want to tune into channel 82 for their team-specific game commentary.
There are 47 total bowl games in the 2024-25 season, including four college football playoff first round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinals, and the national championship on Monday, January 20.