Following a loss at home to rival and otherwise-wobbly Michigan on the last day of November, few expected Ohio State to still be kicking heading into mid-January. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day reminded his players of as much,

The University of Texas announced Friday that its live mascot, Bevo, will be in attendance for the College Football Playoff semifinal game against Ohio

Texas fans will get to see sensational Buckeyes freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith, who had two long touchdown catches in a superb Rose Bowl. Meanwhile, Ohio State fans will get another look at quarterback Quinn Ewers, the Texas native who has played for both schools.

The first College Football Playoff semifinal is set as (8) Ohio State and (5) Texas will meet in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10 with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line. This will be just the fourth meeting all-time, and the first since 2009, between two of the sport's most storied program.