Bleacher Report · Jan 3, 2025
Cotton Bowl 2024: Factors That Will Decide OSU vs. Texas Semifinal Bracket Game
The Ohio State Buckeyes have run rampant through the College Football Playoff through two rounds.
Ohio State's passing attack, led by star freshman wide out Jeremiah Smith, dominated the matchups with the Tennessee Volunteers and Oregon Ducks.
An argument can be made that Smith is the single most important player to a team's success in the CFB Playoff.
The Texas Longhorns might have to find a way to match Smith's receiving output in order to win the Cotton Bowl.
Texas boasts a strong ground attack and a defensive line that could slow down OSU's rushing attack, but if Smith shines again, the Buckeyes are probably headed to the CFB Playoff National Championship.
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