Even without the CFP Championship game, however, sources told WFAA that the new deal between ESPN and the College Football Playoffs, which takes effect in the 2026-2027 season, will see The Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium still hosting its fair share of CFP contests.

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The winner of tonight's Cotton Bowl Classic will earn a spot in the National Championship game. Luckily, the weather won't be a factor when the Longhorns play the Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium.

No. 8 Ohio State will play No. 5 Texas in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Here are bracket predictions for the matchup.

Multiple media reports say Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the College Football Playoff.

On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Valentina Martinez: The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are set to face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship. This game is a tale of two defenses, but Ohio State will take home the glory. Ricardo Sandoval: The championship match is as highly profiled as one can be while also being one that no one expected.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff game today: TV channel, time how to watch CFP semifinal game on Friday.

Notre Dame and Ohio State fans have had to endure unprecedented travel demands throughout college football’s first 12-team playoff to reach Monday night’s national championship game.

Where did Texas, Texas A&M and SMU land in The Dallas Morning News' way-too-early 2025 college football rankings?

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