There's always a lot on the line when Ohio State and Texas take the field, and Friday evening is no exception. The (8) Buckeyes and (5) Longhorns are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl, with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line.

Here's everything you need to know for the Ohio State Buckeyes' CFP semifinals matchup against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

Snow and sleet began falling in the Dallas-area on Thursday and is expected to last into Friday, the same day Texas is scheduled to face Ohio State at

Either Texas or Ohio State will get a chance to play for another national championship. The powerhouse programs play Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State and Texas meet in a historic College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl semifinal game on Friday night from Jerry World. Here’s the latest prediction for t

With two CFP wins already under its belt, Texas could have somewhat of a home-field advantage for its semifinal bout.

The result has been magical on the offensive end of the ball and look for that to continue. There’s a lot of confidence being exuded from quarterback Will Howard and the offensive playmakers and it’s going to be hard to stop if Kelly is dialing up plays that get all of that skill in open space and over the top.

The snow has arrived. Texas and Ohio State woke up to a white blanket covering North Texas on Thursday morning, a rare event in the DFW area. Snow is predicted to fall all day and night in much of the area.

The Cotton Bowl semifinal between No. 8 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas kicks off on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 PT) on ESPN. If you don't have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch with a live TV streaming service. Keep reading to find the cheapest way to watch the Cotton Bowl and the rest of the College Football Playoff.

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