Ohio State vs. Texas history: Cotton Bowl will be only the 4th-ever meeting between the two storied programs

Texas and Ohio State played a home-and-home series in 2005 and 2006, with both teams winning on the road. A thrilling Fiesta Bowl closed out the 2008-09 season. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns will meet Friday night in a College Football Playoff semifinal showdown at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. … Read more

Steve Sarkisian to become the Cotton Bowl’s only Outstanding Player to later coach in the game Friday

Sarkisian was named outstanding player in the January 1997 game as quarterback for BYU in their win over Kansas State. ARLINGTON, Texas — The 89th Cotton Bowl Classic kicks off Friday at AT&T Stadium, where University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian will make history. Only three people in the history of the Cotton Bowl … Read more