How to Watch Texas vs. Ohio State: Cotton Bowl Semifinal Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 10, 2025

Updated Jan. 10, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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The Cotton Bowl will feature Will Howard and the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2) squaring off against the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (13-2) on Friday, January 10, 2025 for a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

The matchup between the Buckeyes and Longhorns will be airing on ESPN.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Texas

• When: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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Ohio State's 2024 Schedule

Ohio State 2024 Stats & Insights

• Ohio State has been surging on both sides of the ball, ranking 25th-best in total offense (432.7 yards per game) and best in total defense (244.6 yards allowed per game).
• On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best by surrendering only 152.4 passing yards per game. The Buckeyes rank 30th on offense (263.4 passing yards per game).
• The Buckeyes have been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank 11th-best in scoring offense (36.4 points per game) and best in scoring defense (12.1 points allowed per game).
• The Buckeyes rank 53rd in rushing yards this year (169.3 rushing yards per game), but they've been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 101.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Ohio State is averaging a 42.1% third-down conversion rate on offense (48th in the FBS), and ranks 30th defensively with a 34.7% third-down percentage allowed.
• With 17 forced turnovers (67th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (26th in the FBS), the Buckeyes (+4) have the 44th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Ohio State 2024 Key Players

Texas' 2024 Schedule

Texas 2024 Stats & Insights

• Texas has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 17th-best in total offense (443.9 total yards per game) and third-best in total defense (277.9 total yards allowed per game).
• Texas has been a top-25 pass unit on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 15th-best in passing yards per game (278.4) and fourth-best in passing yards allowed per game (166.1).
• Things have been going well for the Longhorns on both sides of the ball, as they are averaging 34.3 points per game (21st-best) and ceding just 14.5 points per game (fourth-best).
• The Longhorns have been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, giving up just 111.8 rushing yards per contest (14th-best). Offensively, they rank 62nd in the FBS by accumulating 165.5 rushing yards per game.
• Texas' third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks ninth-best in the FBS with a 31.5% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is posting a 43.3% third-down rate, which ranks 37th.
• The Longhorns have compiled 30 forced turnovers (second in the FBS) and committed 24 turnovers (127th in the FBS) this season for a +6 turnover margin that ranks 35th in the FBS.

Texas 2024 Key Players

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