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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) forcing a fumble during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Sawyer returned the fumble for a touchdown, and Ohio State won 28-14.

Quinn Ewers Explains What Went Wrong On Disastrous Final Play vs. Ohio State

The Texas Longhorns lost in agonizing fashion on Friday night, and quarterback Quinn Ewers explain what went wrong on the game's most critical play.

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Quinn Ewers Explains What Went Wrong On Disastrous Final Play vs. Ohio State

The Texas Longhorns lost in agonizing fashion on Friday night, and quarterback Quinn Ewers explain what went wrong on the game's most critical play.

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Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) celebrates a touchdown by running back JAydon Blue (23) during the game against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

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Texas Longhorns OT Kelvin Banks Says 'No' NFL Draft Decision Has Been Made

In the immediate aftermath of Texas's 28-14 loss to Ohio State, starting left tackle Kelvin Banks said he still has to make a decision about whether he declares for the NFL Draft.

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) and safety Caleb Downs (2) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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As Texas Moves to Arch Manning Era, Longhorns Fans Should Be Grateful For Quinn Ewers

No one played a bigger role in rebuilding the Texas Longhorns than three-year starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, and now his days in the Burnt Orange are over

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) causes a fumble by Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) then returns the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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Ohio State's Jack Sawyer Gives Texas QB Quinn Ewers' Reaction to Strip-Sack

A fourth quarter strip-sack by Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer is potentially all that came between the Texas Longhorns and a national championship appearance.

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Four Takeaways From Texas Longhorns Cotton Bowl Loss to Ohio State Buckeyes

The Texas Longhorns came within a yard of pulling level with Ohio State in the fourth quarter, but couldn't find a way into the endzone when it mattered most.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates a fourth down stop during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025.

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Texas Longhorns Fall in Agonizing Fashion to Ohio State in Cotton Bowl

The Texas Longhorns gave the Ohio State Buckeyes everything they could handle and more in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) catches a touchdown against Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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WATCH: Texas Longhorns' Jaydon Blue Scores Again vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

A touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue brought the Texas Longhorns level with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs against Texas Longhorns linebacker David Gbenda (33) and linebacker Colton Vasek (92) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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Texas Longhorns Trail Ohio State Buckeyes at Halftime of Cotton Bowl

The Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes were stuck in a defensive battle in the first half of the Cotton Bowl before trading touchdowns late in the second quarter.

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Texas Longhorns Tie Ohio State Buckeyes With Quinn Ewers TD Pass

The Texas Longhorns tied the Ohio State Buckeyes late in the second quarter with a Quinn Ewers touchdown pass.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) celebrates catching a long pass for a first down near the end zone in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025.

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Texas Longhorns WR Matthew Golden Heads to Locker Room vs. Ohio State

Texas Longhorns receiver Matthew Golden suffered an early injury against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; ESPN analysts Nick Saban and Lee Corso before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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College GameDay Makes Picks for Texas vs. Ohio State at Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON -- The Texas Longhorns are underdogs headed into Friday night's Cotton Bowl matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes, but don't tell that to the legend

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Texas' CFP Run Ends in Arlington: In-Game Live Updates

Texas and Ohio State fight for a spot in the national championship game.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) looks on during the first half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Quinn Ewers Reveals NFL Draft Decision Before Cotton Bowl

Just ahead of the Texas Longhorns' Cotton Bowl matchup with Ohio State, Quinn Ewers has given an emphatic answer about his future.

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Report: Texas Longhorns Hosting Elite Big Ten Transfer for Visit

The Texas Longhorns are looking to make more moves in the transfer portal.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates with Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025.

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Texas vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl Preview With Longhorns On SI Publisher Matt Galatzan

The Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes face off in the Cotton Bowl for the right to head to Atlanta for a national championship.

Bevo XV makes it’s way into the Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov 24, 2024.

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'Don't Bully Bevo!' PETA Wants Texas Longhorns Mascot Banned From Cotton Bowl

The Texas Longhorns are facing criticism from PETA for bringing Bevo IX to the Cotton Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian speaks during the Coaches' Press Conference at AT&T Stadium, Jan. 9, 2024. Both coaches answered questions from the media during the conference, and will face each other in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semi-final game on Friday.

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Notre Dame Star Throws Shade at Texas Longhorns

A Notre Dame Fighting Irish star spoke out and threw major shade at the Texas Longhorns.

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) goes in for a sack on Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

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What Carson Beck Entering Transfer Portal Could Mean for Texas QB Quinn Ewers

After Georgia quarterback Carson Beck's shock entry into the transfer portal, a precedent has been set for draft eligible quarterbacks.

Oct 1, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (0) greets fans after a victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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DeMarvion Overshown Narrates Texas vs. Ohio State Hype Video

Former Texas Longhorns linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is bringing some motivation for his old team.

Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Ryan Day, left, and Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian stand next to the trophy for a photo following the Coaches' Press Conference at AT&T Stadium, Jan. 9, 2024. Both coaches answered questions from the media during the conference, and will face each other in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semi-final game on Friday.

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Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Cotton Bowl Score Predictions

Our staff predicts the outcome of the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Cotton Bowl chairman Kelvin Walker presents Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian with a cowboy hat during a press conference at AT&T Stadium prior to the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 9, 2025.

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Examining Texas Longhorns' Lengthy Cotton Bowl History

The Texas Longhorns return to a very familiar destination.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) runs with the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the first half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Texas Longhorns OC Kyle Flood Impressed With Tre Wisner's Rise to Starting RB

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner was not who most fans expected to take on the RB1 role, but has thrived as a starter and received praise from his coach.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) holds up the trophy after a victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Texas Longhorns' QB Quinn Ewers Shares Touching Story About Benefits of NIL

Quinn Ewers shares one of the sweeter benefits of NIL, being able to pay his mom a salary.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns place kicker Bert Auburn (45) and punter Michael Kern (39) react after a missed field goal against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Could Texas Longhorns Make A Kicking Change vs. Ohio State? Steve Sarkisian Responds

The Texas Longhorns have had a major issue in the kicking department over the last few weeks.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jordan Whittington (13) breaks a tackle by Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (5) during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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How Texas Longhorns 2024 Playoff Loss to Washington Fuels Hope vs. Ohio State

The Texas Longhorns spoke to the media ahead of this year's College Football Playoff semifinal and said that their previous experience has shaped their approach for victory this time around.