Despite the betting odds, ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) system lists the Longhorns as the projected winner. The computer-generated system, which calculates win probability, strength of schedule and team statistics, gives Texas a 50.7% chance to win the game and advance to the national title match.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian opted not to give the Ohio State Buckeyes any bulletin board material on Friday, ahead of the two teams' College Football Playoff semifinal matchup next week. "I need Longhorn Nation to show out in Arlington,

AUSTIN - The Texas Longhorns have won their first ever College Football Playoff game. Coming off of a loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas desperately wanted to