Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has some unfinished business with Texas after suffering three defeats to the Longhorns in Big 12 play at Kansas

Texas will be a whole lot closer to home than Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes appear to be a whole lot closer to Atlanta.

No. 8 Ohio State will play No. 5 Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Here’s a look at the uniforms and helmets the Buckeyes will wear.

Ohio State is at least a 5-point favorite against Texas. If the Buckeyes win, they’ll be favored by at least four points against whoever they play in the national championship game. If you believe in Ohio State’s chances to win the title, jump on this plus-money price now.

Now, Ohio State will face off against the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. Texas advanced to the CFP semifinals after defeating the No. 4 seed Arizona State Sun Devils 39-31 in overtime. Before the game kicks off next Friday, Ohio State revealed its uniform combination for the matchup.

For all the consternation over Texas’ schedule this season — some of it justified, most of it the usual carping — the Longhorns blew out the last team to beat Ohio State. They should revisit that trip to the Big House before getting too deep into film on the Buckeyes.

The Cotton Bowl Classic will see a host of former five-star players take the field for both teams. But here are five players to watch for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Texas is projected to have its hands full against Ohio State in their College Football Playoff semifinal matchup on January 10. Perhaps too full.