Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has landed lucrative NIL deals and also changed schools via the transfer portal, has become the face of this "new era of college football," says coach Steve Sarkisian.

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 .