SportsLine's model simulated the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl matchup on Friday 10,000 times

Would the real Longhorn defense please stand up? Can Texas finish both drives and the game strong? Or will Ohio State simply continue bulldozing its postseason opponents?

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:

Ohio State's early dominance in the College Football Playoff has created a new hurdle on its road to a national title.

The Buckeyes will meet the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium on Friday night (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). The winner of Friday’s game will move on to play either Notre Dame or Penn State on January 20th in the national championship game.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's Cotton Bowl matchup against Texas.

The stunning home loss to Michigan in the regular-season finale has brought out the best in the most talented team in the nation, allowing Ohio State to dismantle Tennessee and its top-10 defense, 42-17, before embarrassing No. 1 Oregon by scoring the first 34 points of the Rose Bowl .

On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Eric Cohen revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Friday

Here's a look at what Texas football must do to beat Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Friday. The winner advances to the CFP championship game.