Ohio St.'s Will Howard aims to fix Texas-sized hole in résumé

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After failing to beat Texas during his four years at Kansas State, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard noted the upcoming showdown against the Longhorns carries "extra motivation" for him.

"That was the only team I didn't beat when I was in the Big 12," Howard said Sunday. "They're always a good team. But none of those games were unwinnable. Definitely excited to get another chance at these guys."

Howard's Buckeyes face Texas in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday with a trip to the national championship on the line.

Howard has thrived in his two outings in the College Football Playoff, posting a postseason QBR of 98.3, the best mark of any playoff…