Texas, Ohio State and College Football Playoff

Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal
One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.
Why Ohio State QB Will Howard has extra motivation for Texas in College Football Playoff
Will Howard never beat Texas while a quarterback at Kansas State. He has a chance leading Ohio State into the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Ohio State vs. Texas odds: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, Cotton Bowl prediction from proven computer
SportsLine's model simulated the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl matchup on Friday 10,000 times
Will Howard bold predictions in Ohio State-Texas Cotton Bowl
Ohio State and Texas will kick off the Cotton Bowl at 7:30 ET on Friday night from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, and the game will be airing on ESPN. The Buckeyes are currently favored by 5.5 points.
Ohio State's Will Howard Hypes Texas CFP Game: 'Only Team I Didn't Beat' in Big 12
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has some unfinished business with Texas after suffering three defeats to the Longhorns in Big 12 play at Kansas
How can Ohio State beat Texas? 3 keys for College Football Playoff semifinal
A look at the factors that could help Ohio State prevail against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.
Will Howard gets another shot at Texas. This time as Ohio State's QB after going 0-3 at Kansas State
Teams and players are occasionally undefeated in multiple competitions against an opponent. Will Howard is merely “defeated” against Texas, and it’s grinding the Ohio State quarterback’s gears leading to his final round against the Longhorns.
Ohio St.'s Will Howard aims to fix Texas-sized hole in résumé
After failing to beat Texas during his four years at Kansas State, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard noted the upcoming showdown against the Longhorns carries "extra motivation" for him. "That was the only team I didn't beat when I was in the Big 12,
Ohio State freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith hopes to help Will Howard finally beat Texas
If it didn’t work the first time — or the second time, or the third time, or the fourth time — you return for round five with a better team around you and some bigger stakes to play for. That’s what Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is going for,
Former Texas Player Takes Massive Shot At Ohio State's Will Howard
Will Howard led Ohio State to two resounding College Football Playoff victories, but Emmanuel Acho still identified the Buckeyes quarterback as a potential weak link. After throwing two interceptions in a surprising home loss to Michigan,
Will Howard has become exactly who Ohio State needs to continue Playoff run
The postseason has shown the best of Howard, who has thrown for 630 yards and five touchdowns through two CFP games.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard unable to take Rose Bowl celebration stage: 'They're blocking me'
Plenty of Ohio State Buckeyes were on stage to celebrate their Rose Bowl victory, but quarterback Will Howard was not ...
Will Howard Snubbed from Ohio State's Celebration for Odd Reason
The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, and a big reason for Ohio State's 41-21 ...
Mandel’s Mailbag: Is this Ohio State’s national championship to lose?
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Will Howard continues to prove Ohio State football can win with him at quarterback
For the second straight game, Will Howard proved that not only are the Buckeyes a playoff team, he's a playoff quarterback.
Ohio State's Will Howard Fires Strong Message to Critics
There is no question that Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard has been one of the most scrutinized players in the ...
Ohio State football vs. Oregon most-viewed CFP quarterfinal matchup
The Ohio State Buckeyes put on a show against the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2025, annihilating their ...