Texas coach Steve Sarkisian described his Longhorns as “massive underdogs” against an on-fire Ohio State team last week. On the eve of Texas’ Cotton Bowl showdown against those Buckeyes, Sarkisian hardly softened his stance.

After 22 years, the Longhorns return to the Cotton Bowl for the 23rd time with a spot in the CFP national-title game on the line.

In more ways than one, the Texas Longhorns find themselves in familiar territory. Not only are they back in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they

Texas once faced similar odds against a team considered the greatest ever, and Vince Young beat them with a stroll across the corner of a Rose Bowl end

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

Texas was the Big 12 champ last season. Howard transferred to Ohio State from Kansas State, which two years ago beat CFP-bound and undefeated TCU in overtime for that league title. Howard started three games against Texas while with the Wildcats. Those were all losses, as was a fourth game when he was on the sideline.

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

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns and the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl tomorrow nig

For some Ohio State players, there's still a sense they haven't done anything yet. Texas isn't satisfied after getting this far last year only to fall short.

College Football Playoff odds for Cotton Bowl semifinal game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns on Friday. Who has the betting edge?