Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Longhorns' Steve Sarkisian talked to reporters during their joint press conference and discussed how they leaned on their respective NFL experience in the expanded playoffs.

Amid a snowstorm in Dallas, both teams are in Dallas ahead of Friday’s game. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. from AT&T Stadium. The Cotton Bowl released a statement earlier in the week noting the weather situation. They intend to proceed with all scheduled events as normal, with backup options available should weather forecasts change.

The result has been magical on the offensive end of the ball and look for that to continue. There’s a lot of confidence being exuded from quarterback Will Howard and the offensive playmakers and it’s going to be hard to stop if Kelly is dialing up plays that get all of that skill in open space and over the top.