How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas in Cotton Bowl on Friday
The Cotton Bowl, officially known as the Cotton Bowl Classic, has been held since 1937. This annual event in the Dallas area features two semi-finalist playoff teams. On Friday night, the matchup will showcase the Rose Bowl champion, Ohio State, against the Peach Bowl champion, Texas. The victor will move on to the championship game […]
The Cotton Bowl, officially known as the Cotton Bowl Classic, has been held since 1937. This annual event in the Dallas area features two semi-finalist playoff teams. On Friday night, the matchup will showcase the Rose Bowl champion, Ohio State, against the Peach Bowl champion, Texas.
The victor will move on to the championship game alongside the winner of the Orange Bowl. You won't need cable to catch the Cotton Bowl this year; if you can't make it to AT&T Stadium in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can watch the game on ESPN.
Where to watch, stream, and listen to Oregon vs. Ohio State
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 10; AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
Where to watch: ABC/ESPN
Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Texas game:
Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analysis), Holly Rowe (sideline)
Stream: Fubo, ESPN App
Radio: Locally in Ohio on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).
On the call: Paul Keels (play-by-play), Jim Lachey (analysis), Clay Hall (sideline)
Stephen A. Smith’s reaction to the Ohio State vs. Texas matchup could have Longhorns fans feeling uneasy
Stephen A. is a bit worried about this one.
The football rivalry between Ohio State University (OSU) and the University of Texas (UT) is a relatively short but noteworthy part of college football history, highlighted by intense matchups and a strong competitive spirit.
Although the two teams have faced each other only a few times, their games have been remarkable due to the rich traditions and national significance of both programs.
Their first encounter took place on January 1, 2005, during the Fiesta Bowl, where Texas, with quarterback Vince Young at the helm, triumphed over Ohio State 24-21 in a thrilling contest that showcased the elite talent of both teams. This win helped establish Texas as a formidable force as they headed into their national championship season in 2005.
The rivalry progressed with a much-anticipated home-and-home series in the 2005 and 2006 seasons. On September 10, 2005, Texas came to Ohio Stadium and emerged victorious again, beating the Buckeyes 25-22 in a closely fought match. Young's standout performance was crucial, propelling the Longhorns toward their national title.
Ohio State sought retribution on September 9, 2006, when they visited Austin. Led by quarterback Troy Smith, who would later become a Heisman Trophy winner, the Buckeyes claimed a decisive 24-7 victory over Texas.
This win solidified Ohio State's position at the top of the national rankings and was a key moment in their path to the 2006 BCS National Championship Game.
