Notre Dame asked Riley Leonard to carry the rock against Ohio State. Texas fans want to know why Steve Sarkisian didn't do the same with Arch Manning.

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs against Texas defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:

It's been 20 years since the Longhorns have won the football national championship and the team and its fans will have to wait another season before getting their next shot.

No matter what happens in the national college championship, Ohio State football fans have lots of incoming talent to look forward to in the Class of 2025.

Ewers might’ve played his last collegiate game for the Longhorns after the Cotton Bowl loss ended their season.

Ohio State currently has the third best 2025 recruiting class, according to 247 Sports. The Buckeyes have landed 26 commits as they have two five-stars, 20 four-stars and four three-stars. The best player in this Ohio State class is five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who is the #3 player in the 2025 class and the #3 QB.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day becomes the fourth coach in 2024-25 to earn at least $1 million in on-field performance bonuses

The Buckeyes defended their home court against No. 8 Maryland, and Texas A&M handed No. 11 Kentucky its second loss of the season.

Members of the Ohio State University and the University of Notre Dame football teams gave glory to God following the College Football Playoff National Championship game Monday in which the Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish.

One of Ohio high school football's top players last fall, recent Hoban grad Eli Lee joins Ohio State football program in time for historic CFP run.