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.
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.
Ryan Day should take matters into his own hands, leave Ohio State no matter College Football Playoff outcome
Until 2014, Ohio State had won one title since 1968. Meyer was the architect 10 years ago. He has a room in his restaurant ...
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 ...
A plot twist from what college football has become: A player who stayed
When Penn State moved a different linebacker into what had been Tyler Elsdon’s starting spot, Elsdon made a choice that doesn ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
For the College Football Playoff’s final four coaches, more than a title is on the line
Ohio State ’s Ryan Day, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame ’s Marcus Freeman and Penn State ’s James Franklin are the final ...
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 ...
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.