Texas vs. Ohio State 2025 Cotton Bowl preview: Predictions, tickets ...

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Arlington, TX - In a nail-biting finish, No. 5 seed Texas beat No. 4 seed Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

Texas now advances to face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic after the No. 8 seed Buckeyes dominated Oregon 41-21 in the quarterfinals.

The Longhorns haven’t played in the Cotton Bowl since 2003, and Texas and Ohio State haven’t faced each other since 2009. To no surprise, tickets for the 89th annual Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington sold out within a day.

If you’re hoping to see the underdog Longhorns take on Ohio State, there are other ways to get tickets—though they may be costly.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Wide Receiver Rett Andersen #35 of the Texas Longhorns during the Texas Longhorns versus Arizona State Sun Devils College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadi

Everything to know about the Cotton Bowl Classic:

When is the Cotton Bowl? The Goodyear Cotton Bowl is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Where will the Cotton Bowl be played this year? The Cotton Bowl will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

How can I get Cotton Bowl tickets? While tickets on the official Cotton Bowl website sold out within a day, resale options are available:

• Ticketmaster: Prices start at $422, with premium field-level seats exceeding $4,000.
• StubHub: Some tickets in the upper-level sections are listed in the high $300s and low $400s.

How to watch Texas vs. Ohio State: 

• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+ or free with a Fubo trial

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Outside Linebacker Teitum Tuioti #44 of the Oregon Ducks peruses Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Oregon Ducks College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bo

Ohio State vs. Texas odds: For the first time this season, Texas is the underdog. Sports analysts believe Ohio State has been playing at a higher level, while Texas narrowly won over Arizona State.

Most predictions favor Ohio State to win and advance to the National Championship.

The winner of the Cotton Bowl will face the winner of Penn State vs. Notre Dame/Georgia in the National Championship on Monday, Jan. 20, in Atlanta.

CFP National Championship Odds (via Fox Sports): 

• Ohio State: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)
• Texas: +320 (bet $10 to win $42 total)
• Penn State: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
• Georgia: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
• Notre Dame: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)

A brief history of the Ohio State vs. Texas rivalry: The Buckeyes and Longhorns have played three times:

• 2005: No. 2 Texas beat No. 4 Ohio State, leading to the Longhorns' undefeated season.
• 2006: Ohio State dominated Texas in Austin.
• 2009: Texas defeated Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl in the final minute.

Will Ohio State even the rivalry, or will Texas defy the odds? Tune in on Jan. 10 to find out.