The Texas Longhorns sit between 4.5-point and 6.5-point underdogs across various sportsbooks for next week's College Football Playoff semifinal against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian sees a more Herculean task ahead for his squad.

Texas ran for 53 yards against Arizona State. Ohio State held Oregon to a minus-23 yards rushing. The ensuing matchup presents by far the Longhorns’ biggest dilemma as they prepare to play the hottest team in college football seemingly without the threat of a running attack.