There's always a lot on the line when Ohio State and Texas take the field, and Friday evening is no exception. The (8) Buckeyes and (5) Longhorns are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl, with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM Sportsbook College Football Odds: Ohio State by 6. Series record: Texas leads 2-1. What’s at stake? The winner advances to the national championship game in the first year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.

The result has been magical on the offensive end of the ball and look for that to continue. There’s a lot of confidence being exuded from quarterback Will Howard and the offensive playmakers and it’s going to be hard to stop if Kelly is dialing up plays that get all of that skill in open space and over the top.