Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws a rose into the crowd after the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Texas players celebrate victory after a quarterfinals College Football Playoff game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. Texas won 39-31 in two overtime periods. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day smiles during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Ohio State players dunk rose petals on head coach Ryan Day after winning the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates victory after a quarterfinals College Football Playoff game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. Texas won 39-31 in two overtime periods. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)