For all the similarities between Texas and Ohio State, the iconic brands have met only three times in their storied histories. All three were top-10 encounters, but none of them approach what will take place next Friday, Jan. 10, in a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl.
The nation’s top two scoring defenses will collide in what, on paper, looks like an even matchup in many respects, with little variance in most statistical categories on both sides of the ball — though Ohio State may be peaking at the right time.
There are two areas that stand out for each team. Entering its quarterfinal win against Arizona State, Texas allowed 30 sacks. Ohio State gave up just 12. But in explosive plays of 20 more yards, the Longhorns had 95 on offense while the Buckeyes produced just 62.
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