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

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State and Texas meet on Friday night in Arlington in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl for a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Here is everything you need to know before kickoff. What: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 5 Texas. When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Tex.

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.