The Texas Longhorns came within a yard of pulling level with Ohio State in the fourth quarter, but couldn't find a way into the endzone when it mattered most.

The Ohio State football team punched its way to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Notre Dame on January 20, thanks to a hard-fought win over the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.