The Texas Longhorns will have the opportunity for a rematch against a Buckeyes team that cut their national championship journey short come Aug. 30.

On the back end, Texas has allowed only eight passing scores this year and ranks No. 3 in pass defense success rate. All-American cornerback Jahdae Barron had a standout season with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups and is a key cog in the hopes of slowing down Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Texas, which lost to eventual national champion Ohio State in the CFP semifinals, was the highest-ranked team from the SEC.

For the second year in a row, the Texas Longhorns find themselves one game away from playing for a national championship. However, this time, as they get set to

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:

Ohio State looked mostly dominant through its College Football Playoff championship run, but the Buckeyes are not favored to repeat next year. Texas is the favorite to win the 2026 college football national championship,

For the first time in 16 years, the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will meet again on the field. But this time it will be in the College Football Playo

Ohio State and Texas lead the 2026 College Football Playoff odds. The Week 1 showdown on Aug. 30 could set the tone for next season's championship race.