Just four teams remain in pursuit of a college football national championship. It all gets underway later tonight, when Notre Dame takes on Penn State in the Orange Bowl. The winner of that game will face the winner of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl Classic between Texas and Ohio State.

Texas enters the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 13-2 record. Ahead of their matchup against the Buckeyes, the Longhorns defeated Clemson and Arizona State en route to the semifinal round. Nevertheless, Ohio State heads into the game as a 6-point favorite over Sarkisian and the Longhorns, per ESPN BET .

Ohio State takes on Texas in the Cotton Bowl, which serves as a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes are favored.

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Between the rosters of Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Texas, there are dozens of 2025 NFL Draft prospects who will be looking to make a statement on the big stage during the College Football Playoff semifinals. While their focus is on trying to win a national championship, prospects also know that all NFL eyes will be on these games.