The second CFP semi-final is Friday January 10th at 730pm on ESPN.  It is also the Cotton Bowl being played in Arlington, Texas.  Ohio State is a 6 point favorite.

Who wins?

Ohio State 34

Texas 20

Ohio by a million, but seriously probably something like 42-17. 

Texas offense isn't a machine by any measure and their defense hasn't seen anything like the assembled talent in Columbus. 

Ohio St. 27-17.

Texas Win vs ASU was I believe their first top 25 win of the year. Even if OSU’s deeense doesn’t show up they have more than enough offense to win. 

I don't see this being close OSU is the best team money can buy, and they have spent their money well. I think this one is over by halftime. 

Dallas area looking at +/-5" snow Thursday and temps in low 30's at gametime.

Another advantage for Ohio State.

9 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Dallas area looking at +/-5" snow Thursday and temps in low 30's at gametime.

Another advantage for Ohio State.

Isn’t the game in doors?

I don’t see anyone left stopping Ohio State from a national championship.

8 hours ago, futurecoach said:

Isn’t the game in doors?

Duh, I'm just so used to the Cotton Bowl being outside I completely forgot about that.

Getting old is bad!!!

8 minutes ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Duh, I'm just so used to the Cotton Bowl being outside I completely forgot about that.

Getting old is bad!!!

When you posted that I was thinking, yeah, JD has a point. Then a couple of seconds later it hit me they haven't played the Cotton Bowl outside in like 15 years. ?

A look at the roster composition. 

 

 

Ohio State won the toss and deferred. 

Texas has a good opening drive stall at the Buckeye 36 yard line. Then Ohio State takes it right down the field and score a touchdown on a 10 play 64 yard drive and led 7-0 with 7:24 left in the opening quarter.