Hoping to vie for a national championship, the University of Texas faces Ohio State Friday night in Arlington in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Why it matters: Win or lose, the Longhorns under head coach Steve Sarkisian are relevant once again.

Thursday and Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinals have the potential to be some of the most exciting in years with Notre Dame taking on Penn State and Ohio State going to Texas to face the Longhorns.

As Ohio State and Texas clash in the Cotton Bowl, a unique chapter of Ewers’ and the Buckeyes’ past has returned to the spotlight.

A relaxed and reflective Quinn Ewers was given plenty of chances on Monday to talk about the semester he spent at Ohio State.

Quinn Ewers spent some time with the Ohio State Buckeyes several years ago, and he has no regrets about making that decision.

Find out how to watch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal.

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