Ohio State, which lost in the quarterfinals, faces a tough matchup with Texas next week.
Oddsmakers at Fanatics Sportsbook have the Buckeyes as six-point favorites for the College Football Playoff semifinals on Jan. 10 at the Cotton Bowl.
Ohio State's money line is -225, giving the Buckeyes a 69.23 percent chance of advancing to the championship game, where they will face either Penn State or the winner of Georgia vs. Notre Dame.
Oddsmakers are predicting a total of 54 points in the shootout next Friday, with both defenses among the best in the nation.
Ohio State has allowed the fewest yards per play in the nation this season, 3.9 yards per play, while Texas has allowed just 4.1 yards per play.
Ohio State vs. Texas Odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ohio | -6 (-110) | -225 | o54 (-110) |
| texas | +6 (-110) | +185 | u54 (-110) |
The talent on both teams is immense, as both teams are among the most profitable college sports programs in the country.
With NFL talent sprinkled on both sides of the field, we're looking at a potential classic in this game.
Texas will need stronger quarterback play from starter Quinn Ewers, who had a dicey second half in a 39-31 double-overtime win against Arizona State.
Ewers completed 20-of-30 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns, but an interception in the fourth quarter forced Arizona State to move up the field and tie the score, and the Longhorns nearly lost the game. Ta.
Texas trailed by 16 points in the game, but Ewers scored his fourth touchdown in the first overtime, saving the Longhorns' season.
Meanwhile, Buckeyes signal caller Will Howard threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions in a 41-21 win over Oregon.
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Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith looked dominant, with seven catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns, even though he looked unguardable for most of the game.
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