Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) passes against Texas during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins (1) reacts after scoring against Texas during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Texas during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) and defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) after the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, middle right, defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) and quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrate after the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) is congratulated by tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) after scoring against Texas during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)