No. 3 Texas football (13-2, 7-1 SEC) has made it to the semi-finals of the College Football Playoffs and will face the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2, 7-2 B1G) in the Cotton Bowl, which will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
This marks the fourth encounter between these two teams. The Longhorns currently lead the series with a 2-1 advantage over the Buckeyes. Their last matchup took place 16 years ago in Glendale, AZ, during the Fiesta Bowl, where the Longhorns triumphed 24-21, thanks to a thrilling 26-yard touchdown pass from QB Colt McCoy to WR Quan Cosby with just 16 seconds remaining.
This time around, the Horns are entering the game as 5.5-point underdogs against the Buckeyes, according to Fan Duel. Fans can anticipate a nail-biting showdown.
How to watch and listen to Texas football vs. Ohio State
The game is set to kick off at 6:30 PM CT on Friday, Jan. 10, at AT&T Stadium located in Arlington, TX. Fans can catch the live action on ESPN, Sling TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV.
For those in the Austin region, the Longhorn Radio Network will provide live coverage on KVET-FM 98.1. This broadcast will feature play-by-play commentary from Craig Way, insights from Roger Wallace, and sideline updates by Will Matthews.
Announcers for the Texas vs. Ohio State game
This week's game will feature a dynamic and seasoned broadcast team, including play-by-play commentator Chris Fowler, veteran analyst Kirk Herbstreit, and sideline reporter Holly Rowe (per ESPN's live commentator schedule). They are set to deliver in-depth coverage before, during, and after the thrilling playoff clash between Texas and Ohio State.