Ryan Day isn't known for his flair. The Ohio State coach could double nicely as a mattress salesman, local TV ads and all that. He'd blend into the background. That's why it hurts

The games have been stacking up for Texas, which after playing in the Southeastern Conference championship game had to win two extra games in this expanded College Football Playoff to get back to the same spot they were last season.

Ohio State is led by quarterback Will Howard, who's thrown for 32 touchdowns and 3,490 yards with a 72.6 completion percentage. The Buckeyes also have a plethora of offensive weapons who are bound to make plays in the Cotton Bowl, such as wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.