Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State made it hard on themselves with numerous offensive penalties vs. Texas. Ryan Day said his team must be better vs. Notre Dame in title game.

Deep in the heart of Texas, the Buckeyes had to fight, scratch and claw through enemy territory on their way to the national title game.

Ewers might’ve played his last collegiate game for the Longhorns after the Cotton Bowl loss ended their season.

“Not downgrading his receivers at Kansas State, but he has a better group of receivers (at Ohio State), better people he can work with to get the ball to,” Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron said.

Ohio State got the better of Texas football in key moments to end the Longhorns' season. Here's how the Buckeyes did it.

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Texas Longhorns 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday night. Ohio State will go on to play Notre Dame in the national championship later this month. Ohio State answered first in the fourth quarter. They took the lead 21-14 with less than eight minutes left in the game.

For the second straight year, the Texas Longhorns fell agonizingly short of advancing to their first national championship in over a decade as they lost 28-14 to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.

Either Texas or Ohio State will get a chance to play for another national championship. The powerhouse programs play Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl.

Both had some ups and downs, with Ohio State dropping two regular season games and Texas losing twice to Georgia. Both have overcome and got to this point, and both have a chance to win this ...

After opening the College Football Playoff on a tear, Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith was held to one catch in the semifinals against Texas.