Ohio State defeated Texas on Friday to reach the College Football Playoff final. Here's what we learned from the Buckeyes' 28-14 win.

One of the wackiest seasons in college football history will end with two schools whose traditions are as old as the game itself — Ohio State and Notre Dame — playing for a national championship.

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.

It's Ohio State vs Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates from the Cotton Bowl in Texas:

Jack Sawyer's 83-yard scoop-and-score touchdown after stripping Quinn Ewers on fourth-and-goal with 2:13 left sealed the Buckeyes' 28-14 win over the Longhorns

Ohio State fans will recall Jack Sawyer's scoop-and-score, which culminated a goal-line stand that cemented Buckeyes defense in lore.

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:

Turns out the Longhorns and Buckeyes will face off a little sooner. Texas (13-2) and Ohio State (12-2) will meet in Friday's College Football Playoff semifinals in the Cotton Bowl (6:30 p.m., ESPN) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The winner will face the ...

Ohio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on their charter flights on Friday as the teams moved closer to Monday night's College Football Playoff national championship game.

Ohio and Ohioans were scorned when we became a state more than two centuries ago, and we're on the hot seat again. Is it jealousy or something more?

Ohio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on their charter flights on Friday as the teams moved closer to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game.