There's always a lot on the line when Ohio State and Texas take the field, and Friday evening is no exception. The (8) Buckeyes and (5) Longhorns are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl, with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line.

Ohio State takes on Texas in the Cotton Bowl, which serves as a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes are favored.

No. 5 Texas will face No. 8 Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Jan. 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Although the Longhorns are the highest ranked team left in the playoff field, the Buckeyes enter the matchup as the betting favorite.