College Football Playoff, Texas and Ohio State

Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
College Football Playoff semifinals spread picks: Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas
Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas are all that remain of the 134 FBS teams who began the year with playoff dreams. One of them will be crowned national champion on January 20.
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.
College Football Playoff projections for 2025: Way-too-early matchup picks
The teams with the most talent -- and favorable schedules -- during the 2025 season have the most direct path to a playoff berth, as does squads who rectify personnel losses with transfer portal acquisitions. We're projecting another first-time playoff participant, too.
Ohio State, you're the College Football Playoff favorite now. Deal with it.
The front-runner, the colossus, the team no opponent should want to face in College Football Playoff, hid in plain sight. No hiding now, Ohio State.
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
ESPN gives Penn State the worst odds to win it all in the College Football Playoff
ESPN's latest projections aren't giving the Nittany Lions much of a chance to get past Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
2025 College Football Playoff odds, Cotton Bowl prediction: Texas vs. Ohio State picks by expert who's 75-55
Eric Cohen revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 ...
The 15 Most Impactful Players in the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Star power is abundant in Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Ohio State vs. Texas. Here are the players you won’t want to miss in ...
College Football Playoff picks: Sun Belt dominance at the top? Not last year, maybe not this year
College football will have consecutive national champions from outside the Sun Belt region for the first time in three ...
College Football Playoff prediction: Why Ohio State's monster postseason run should end with a national title
College football's newfound parity has been a major talking point through the 2024 season. For a multitude of perfectly ...
Sherrone Moore has Michigan on 'elite trajectory', says college football analyst
Wins over rivals? Check. Five-star quarterback? Check. Elite recruiting class? Check. Things are looking up for Sherrone ...
Joel Klatt Explains How 'Something Happened' to Ohio State Before College Football Playoff
Since Ohio State 's 13-10 loss in their regular-season finale against rival Michigan, FOX analyst Joel Klatt believes ...
College Football Playoff games: Predictions, storylines for Orange, Cotton Bowl semifinal matchups
It is a blue blood Final Four in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The teams left standing -- 6-seed Penn State, ...
Mussatto: Has Big Ten passed SEC in college football hierarchy, or is this just a blip?
If Ohio State beats Texas, the SEC will be shut out of the national championship game in back-to-back years. That hasn't happened in two decades.