The Buckeyes are the only program to appear in four of the last six CFPs, but their last national title was 10 years ago – the first season of the four-team playoff. The Longhorns’ last national

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.

With two CFP wins already under its belt, Texas could have somewhat of a home-field advantage for its semifinal bout.

Here's everything you need to know for the Ohio State Buckeyes' CFP semifinals matchup against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

After 22 years, the Longhorns return to the Cotton Bowl for the 23rd time with a spot in the CFP national-title game on the line.

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On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Ohio State is in the Cotton Bowl for the second straight year and Texas is back in the semifinals and playing at AT&T for the second year in a row.

Listen to Texas vs. Ohio State live with SiriusXM on channel 80 for the national radio call. For team-specific calls, head to channel 81 for the Ohio State radio broadcast and channel 84 for the Texas call.

There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven’t done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas.