The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Texas in the 2025 college football regular season, including links to the best and most affordable tickets for this battle of powerhouses.

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

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 football signed a 26-member recruiting class during the early signing period with 13 players on offense, 13 on defense and two five-star prospects in quarterback Tavien St. Clair and cornerback Devin Sanchez.

As Ohio State and Texas clash in the Cotton Bowl, a unique chapter of Ewers’ and the Buckeyes’ past has returned to the spotlight.

Jack Sawyer's 83-yard scoop-and-score touchdown after stripping Quinn Ewers on fourth-and-goal with 2:13 left sealed the Buckeyes' 28-14 win over the Longhorns

Also, Josh Newman of LongStarLive.com joined Stephen to give a Texas perspective on this semifinal matchup. If you’ve never listened to Buckeye Talk, try it now. Subscribe to Buckeye Talk on any ...

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) looks for a pass in the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Ohio State Buckeyes ... Ewers's sole season in Columbus. Both were highly-touted ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — During the celebration following Ohio State ... “but being able to go to the natty as a freshman is something special.” Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Follow him on X, the platform formerly ...

College football fans hoping to see the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton ... delays and cancellations out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the ...

REQUIRED READING:Why Texas may lose to Ohio State: 3 Buckeyes strengths in College Football ... "That one still sticks with me, still pisses me off a little bit," Howard said Sunday per The Columbus Dispatch. "I just felt like we had it."