Ohio State defeated Texas on Friday to reach the College Football Playoff final. Here's what we learned from the Buckeyes' 28-14 win.

Quinn Ewers and the Horns will take on quarterback Will Howard and the Buckeyes for a spot in the national championship game, one the Longhorns haven't been on in 20 years and the

Three players particularly stood out for the Texas Longhorns in the 28-14 loss to Ohio State, despite the team not getting the outcome it wanted.

Both teams roll into Arlington with a pair of losses this year. The Buckeyes lost to Oregon and rival Michigan while the Horns lost to Georgia twice, including in the SEC title game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are National Championship-bound after defeating the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl, 28-14.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title, just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.

Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio Sta

Ohio State's star running back Quinshon Judkins gave the Buckeyes an early lead over the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns to help lead Ohio State to a 28-14 victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

The National Championship is set. The Buckeyes will play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff title Jan. 20 in Atlanta.