The Ohio State Buckeyes are on the brink of a pivotal College Football Playoff semifinal against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. With the game status marked as ‘upcoming’, anticipation is building around Ohio State’s potential to dominate.
The team’s journey this season has been marked by resilience and strategic gameplay, with a particular focus on their veteran defense.
Despite some early season hiccups, as noted in their game against Akron, Ohio State has shown they can rise to the occasion, especially highlighted by their dominant performance against Oregon in the Rose Bowl.
This game represents more than just a semifinal; it’s a redemption arc for players like Will Howard, who has personal stakes against Texas from his time at Kansas State.
While Ohio State fans are rallying with the chant ‘BEAT TEXAS’, Texas supporters and some analysts see this as a golden opportunity to upset the favored Buckeyes, setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely competitive encounter.