Texas (13-2) vs Ohio State (12-2)
Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm (AT&T Stadium)
Betting Odds: Texas +6 -- Over/Under: 53.5
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns
Game Preview!
The Cotton Bowl, now called the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, is a legendary college football game that's been happening every year since 1937. It kicked off at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, and has become a key part of college football's postseason. Over the years, it's hosted tons of unforgettable games, featuring top teams, especially from the Big 12 and SEC. The Cotton Bowl has grown a lot, moving from a local event to a major bowl game that's often a big deal in the College Football Playoff scene. Its history is packed with amazing performances, legendary players, and the lively vibe that captures the essence of Texas football. The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns meet in the Cotton Bowl in college football playoff semi-final action from AT&T Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ohio State vs. Texas prediction.
Can the Buckeyes Stay Rolling?
The Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to the college football playoff semi-finals after a solid 41-21 victory over Oregon, making up for their earlier loss this season. They're aiming to return to the national championship game for the first time since 2020 and snag their first national title since 2014.
Will Howard has thrown for 2,860 yards with 27 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, completing 72.3% of his passes. Quinshon Judkins leads the team with 805 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, while TreVeyon Henderson has 751 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has caught 57 passes for a team-high 934 yards and 10 touchdowns, and Emeka Egbuka leads with 60 receptions for 743 yards and 9 touchdowns. Carnell Tate has snagged 41 catches for 583 yards and 4 TDs this season.
On defense, Sonny Styles leads with 76 total tackles and 4 sacks, while JT Tuimoloau has the most sacks with 6. Cody Simon has 5 sacks, Jack Sawyer has 4.5, and Denzel Burke has picked off 2 passes. Overall, Ohio State’s defense has racked up 35 sacks and 9 interceptions this season.
Will The Longhorns Show Up The Buckeyes?
The Texas Longhorns are heading into the CFP semi-finals after a thrilling 39-31 double overtime victory against Arizona State. They're aiming to reach the national championship for the first time since 2009, when they lost to Alabama, and they're eager to snag their first national title since their 2005 win over USC.
Quinn Ewers has racked up 2,307 yards with 24 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, completing 67.3% of his passes. On the other hand, Arch Manning has thrown for 939 yards, scoring 9 touchdowns and 2 interceptions with a 67.8% completion rate. Quintrevion Wisner leads with 812 rushing yards, while Jaydon Blue has 562 yards and 6 TDs, and Jerrick Gibson has 342 yards and 4 TDs. Gunnar Helm tops the team with 48 catches for 600 yards. Isaiah Bond has 510 receiving yards and 5 TDs, and Matthew Golden has 576 yards and 8 TDs. Plus, three more Longhorns have over 200 receiving yards, including Jaydon Blue with 4 TDs and DeAndre Moore Jr. with 5 TDs this season.
On defense, Anthony Hill Jr. leads with 84 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Jahdae Barron and Andrew Mukuba each snagged 4 interceptions. Colin Simmons has added 7 sacks, and Barryn Sorrell has 4.5 sacks. Overall, Texas’ defense has totaled 36 sacks and 18 interceptions this season.
The Ohio State vs. Texas Game Prediction!
The Pick: Texas Longhorn +7 -135
I'm feeling Texas for this one. There's just something about an SEC defense in this game that's going to make Will Howard uneasy. The Buckeyes tore apart Oregon in the last round, showing that Oregon really needed to be on their home turf to play their best. Texas managed to get past Arizona State, and I think being in such a high-pressure situation is only going to help them moving forward. I believe the Longhorns can keep it close and maybe even win it outright. I'm going with the Longhorns and the points.
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