Can the Buckeyes keep it going into the national championship game? Here is our first look at Ohio State vs. Texas plus our predictions and best bets.

While quarterback Will Howard has been a quality contributor for the Buckeyes, the engine of Ohio State's College Football Playoff run has been an elite wide receiver duo of Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka. So this season, as a true freshman, Smith has recorded 14 touchdowns and 1,224 yards on 70 receptions.

The Goodyear Cotton Bowl will feature the Ohio State Buckeyes against the Texas Longhorns. Here’s what to know before the game.

Ohio State and Texas have drawn each other as semifinal opponents in the College Football Playoff. This is the fourth game between these blue bloods.

The Buckeyes head coach said he's focusing on taking down Texas' elite rushing game despite struggles against Georgia and Arizona State.

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer expects the Buckeyes to win the national championship after their performances in their first two CFP games:

Ohio State football blew out the No. 1 Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Closing as about a field goal favorite, the Buckeyes ended the first quarter and a half up 31-0. The Buckeyes eventually won by a 20-point margin,

All season long, Meyer has been a very vocal supporter of Ohio State. He has constantly talked about how much talent the Buckeyes have and has believed that they are the best team