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.

OSU’s devastating offense ranks Top 10 on each side of the ball in success rate, EPA/play and marginal efficiency. The main areas of weakness on offense are the Ohio State O-line’s ability to handle extra rushers, ranking 78th with a 9.2% blitz down sack rate, and a somewhat elevated 10.2% blown run block rate that checks in at 94th nationally.

Notre Dame faces Ohio State next Monday in the CFB Playoff National Title game. Following last season's close game and team shifts, expect a fierce battle.

Ohio State had its toughest College Football Playoff game of its three-game run against Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes won, 28-14, but it really came down to two game-changing plays made by seniors.

A Texas exodus for the NFL has begun. Three key Longhorns underclassmen, offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr., wide receiver Matthew Golden, and running back Jaydon Blue, have declared for the NFL draft after the Longhorns lost to Ohio State in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

Kelvin Banks Jr., Jaydon Blue and Hayden Conner all said via social media Sunday they are foregoing their remaining college eligibility and entering the professional football ranks.