Ohio State vs. Texas CFP Cotton Bowl 2025 Preview: Key Matchups & Predictions

[@collegefootballwithsam]

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[@louispapp7722]

OSU Wins it all!

[@spencerspillman7904]

As a Buckeye all I can say is I’m still nervous because Texas could catch lightning and they def have to horses to make it close or beat a Buckeye team that’s having an off day. I have faith in OSU but nothing is set in stone until the games over. Can’t wait! I think this is our year.

[@nypittbucks050464]

No. Steve Sark’s team are an undisciplined CF They are getting run

[@Kooterkatt]

If Ohio state gave up 500 yards to Clemson and almost 400 to ASU nobody would be saying we have a great and scary defense Texas was getting push around in both games they played I’m not saying it’s going to be a blow out but that defense has me feeling decent

[@Nberente5]

I’m so excited to see the naysayers after this game… O-H

[@tjjohnson927]

Oh yeah so many naysayers 😂 yall are delusional

[@Kooterkatt]

@@tjjohnson927 I’m just saying is all I keep hearing Texas has this elite defense and all I’ve seen is them give up 300+yards

[@Montzter57]

@@tjjohnson927literally everyone on ESPN, this guy, seen tons of others talking how Texas is elite on both sides and outmatches OSU in so many positions. I’ve also heard a decent few Texas fans trying to say that Ryan Wingo is better than JJ. That is absolutely laughable.

[@shawnhenry7871]

I-O!

[@Mitch_Crain]

Every one of my picks has been spot on, I have Ohio State and Notre Dame in the natty Ohio winning it all.

[@ScarletGray-o3j]

That was my Natty pick after Ohio State lost to Michigan.

[@kevindaniels9943]

Hope you are right

[@kevindaniels9943]

Ryan 😅s not getting fired period if he doesn't get it done on Friday he's not going anywhere

[@larrychannell7056]

I have Ohio State and Penn Sate

[@pmaple77]

Let’s GO BUCKEYES❤️🩶❤️🩶❤️🩶❤️🩶

[@chriskelley85]

I'm hoping Ohio State puts this video on a loop. MOTIVATION

[@johnrosslaughlin5470]

He literally picked them to win

[@cliffstalker8905]

Comparing rosters but the elite players on OSU are just different. And the way they are playing is another level

[@blankname6629]

lol just different? How they let a walk on to walk on completion occur against Michigan? lol that’s basically intermural sports getting a first down on that defense. This Osu team will be lucky to produce 1 first round pick in the 2025 draft

[@holleestanton3146]

@@blankname6629bro what

[@holleestanton3146]

@@blankname6629bro what?

[@42Sharp]

@@blankname6629LMFAO good luck with that one 😂😂😂

[@blankname6629]

@@42Sharp what I said is 100 percent accurate Davis Warren was a walk on Peyton O’Leary was a walkon Ohio st gave up a pass for first down to this connection. Secondly who are these first round picks for the buckeyes? JTT nope sawyer nope Burke nope Williams nope

[@Go_Horns2024]

Great job with the analysis! Enjoyed the show.

[@thecrimsomcardyugioh9810]

Here’s the issue using these statistics to try to compare teams, Texas barely beat 2 fringe top 25 teams, Texas not being able to run the ball all year is a huge problem because the only decent offense they saw was UGA lmfao you can’t even compare these teams rn, Texas first ranked win was vs Clemson and Clemson was throwing the ball all over them, and then ASU rushed for 200 yards on Texas lol I just don’t see how Texas has a better defensive position period. Ohio State is top 5 vs half of the playoff field, Texas played nobody’s and it shows.

[@tjjohnson927]

Such a brilliant analysis 😂

[@Montzter57]

Ya this turd always talks about how good the OSU opponents are. He ignores Texas’ offense has looked downright BAD against Georgia, and their amazing defense (which is worse than OSU in almost any statistic) hasn’t looked amazing whatsoever when they aren’t playing trash teams.

[@shawnhenry7871]

Well said!!

[@fishdave40]

Nice analysis. Well done.

[@jimford6478]

Always solid commentary.

[@mustangproject1342]

“In terms of actual offense Ohio state is much better but if we look at high school stars it’s similar”

[@todddoyle2248]

I'm not a Howard fan. But he is playing his mid round draft grade into the first round. 2 more 300 yard multiple TD games some NFL coach will fall in love with him.

[@jdthnt]

Why are you not a Howard fan?

[@itsmyopinion9479]

We haven't had one holding call by opposition offensive line all season.. we dont get no calls

[@mustangproject1342]

Carnell Tate would be WR on Texas.

[@KINGJAMES2NYC]

There is a stat that no one is talking about but kind of matters... Last season with Kansas State Will Howard has about 330 yards and 4 touchdowns with only 1 int ... He did this with way less talent at every position on the field

[@blankname6629]

Did you see him play Michigan? lol

[@nathann5169]

@@blankname6629concussed and bad game plan

[@KINGJAMES2NYC]

@blankname6629 yep watched him against Oregon the first time against Tennessee and against Oregon the second time... Bigger picture lesson, of course I want Ohio State to beat UM every year but I'm starting to think that Michigan fans would be okay finishing 7-5 with a win over Ohio State playing in some bowl game while sitting at home watching Ohio State Chase a national championship ... Raise the bar

[@johnrosslaughlin5470]

Texas turned the ball over multiple times in quick succession in that game. No makuba either and the pass d ranked in the 100s. You can bring up a game from 2023 I can easily bring up Michigan from a month ago none of that shit matters lol

[@dylanabel205]

Texas also didn’t have QE in that game and Texas still won

[@MargauxMachek]

Texas has a great defense, but they play down to their competition. Texas will play their hearts out, as its a home game and a place in the NC is on the line. This will be a great game, as it will NOT be a blowout! I like OH ST but not by much. OSU 24 TX 14

[@AlexGuo-q1v]

Who will win the match up : OSU DL or Texas OL that is the key.

[@l.sueszabo9618]

I'm going with ohio st. I think it could be closer than I'd like, being a Buckeye fan.

[@garysalyers7611]

You are talking up Texas' defense yet they gave up 412 yards to Clemson and 510 to ASU. So what am I missing?

[@alexsmith7387]

Texas has the dudes to have a great defense, and has shown it this year. It's not consistent like Ohio State has been, but it's there for sure

[@Gr8Nate45]

Texas fan here. The defense is great sans the last 2 games. Klubnik got us, there’s no hiding that, but ASU couldn’t move the ball early. Our offense didnt do our defense any favors. They were out there 97 plays which is insane.

[@daxlkelm75]

@@Gr8Nate45Texas also had a no play drive (punt return TD) and a 2 play TD drive. The D had no chance to rest. This game will be different. There’s plenty of tape out on the Oregon offense changes and now Sark gets to unleash his own offensive changes including more Manning and Baby Rhino packages.

[@Gr8Nate45]

@@daxlkelm75 agreed. I think it will be a great game! I’m with you, I think Sark has been holding out with some stuff.

[@drewdozerthaprophet9568]

tOSU has the superior roster and coaching staff, they’ve played a tougher schedule, and this is a focused team on a mission. 38-17 Buckeyes Go Bucks! Beat Texas! ⭕️🙌🙏⭕️🌰🌰🌰

[@larrychannell7056]

A lot of the numbers are screwed. I have watched Ohio State games where they pulled the starters in the third quarter.

[@johnrosslaughlin5470]

Yeah every team in the final 4 has blown out teams and rested starters in 4th in some games lol

[@kevindaniels9943]

I will check back after the game idk why every game the sec gets is a home game just like dawgs do they ever play a game out of Ga why can't we get a game in Indy ridiculous but we're gonna go in both places and dominate sec is down and there all crying

[@beavis4play]

the first thing i want to see in the game is if sark allows "thorpe-award winner" barron to play man-to-man on smith or egbuka. does sark risk it? i have watched the last 2 texas games because they're PO games - they have given up a lot of yards to lesser teams and i don't see the UT defense stopping OSU 41-20 buckeyes.i'm not familiar enough with them to know if they play a lot of man defense. i

[@daxlkelm75]

Tenn choked vs Arkansas. Oregon just imploded. Texas has faced a ton of adversity and is getting healthy at the right time. Horns up. Will be a fun game. 🤘

[@elisethearmy]

My prediction: If OSU keeps playing like they did in the past 2 games against Oregon and Tennessee, OSU is going to smoke Texas and Penn State (I think Penn State is going to beat Notre Dame) and be the 2025 national champions ❤️❤️ GO BUCKS

[@daxlkelm75]

If is they key word. Just like if Texas plays the same way they did be ASU in the 2nd half, OSU will win. This is why we play the game!

[@elisethearmy]

@@daxlkelm75 yes I so love when the outcome is still uncertain!! way more exciting. I can't wait to watch ❤️❤️

[@joshhughart289]

I think Ohio State has the edge but can lose if they lose their aggressive new approach on offense. ASU was a good balanced team buf they dont have our defense and wrs. If the give us the edge in the run game we can house it.

[@armandhammer3782]

I like Ohio St in this one. Especially after the way they smoked Oregon.

[@youngjav]

Got Ohio state to cover

[@jacobthomas8158]

i think both defenses match up well against both offenses. texas has a great DL, osu has a weak OL. osu has a great secondary, texas’s downfield passing attack is not amazing. will be an interesting game

[@JayBohn]

They stated that about Tennessee and Oregons defensive line, what is killing them is all of the counter plays. It’s amazing!

[@jacobthomas8158]

@ i agree with you, but the OL is a liability on paper. i’ll pick against them and frye and am hoping to be proved wrong. go bucks!

[@briankaufman0529]

Well, Sam certainly missed that prediction! OSU covered the spread and BEAT Texas down!

[@JoshJorg44]

One thing I would say is that when comparing statistics for the year, it's hard to compare what Ohio State during the year to what they are doing right now in the playoffs because they are playing nothing like they played like during the year

[@beavis4play]

if texas was as "physical" as you claim - they would not be as inconsistent running the ball OR be giving up the HUGE amount of yardage on defense. clemson and ASU combined had 1000 yards of offense - i do NOT buy your "texas is more physical and will break teams" thought.

[@johnrosslaughlin5470]

Michigan out physical OSU Texas out physical Michigan. Football math doesn’t work

[@Gr8Nate45]

A lot of the inconsistencies are Sark getting cute.

[@crzdbuckeye9406]

Very analytical approach, I just don’t think Texas will be able to move the ball. Momentum is very important. Disagree, Chip Kelly is a genius and his scheme with misdirection and putting play makers in space protect Ohio States O line deficiencies. You’re a brainy dude subscribed

[@mkeleshian]

Would you give the edge to Texas or Tennessee defense?

[@collegefootballwithsam]

Texas defense, easily. That may not matter a ton, though, because of how elite this Ohio State offense is at its peak.

[@drewdozerthaprophet9568]

@@collegefootballwithsam I am definitely giving the defensive edge to Tennessee. I’ll give the offensive edge to Texas (over Tennessee).

[@Gr8Nate45]

Id say it’s inconsistent not poor. They rushed for 300 yards 1 game ago. They rushed for 250 3 games ago.

[@johnjohnson1997]

I don’t believe any would agree that Day is a better play caller than Sark.

[@Life-of-Bluegrass_Music]

Day doesn't call plays. Chip calls the plays.

[@debrenner5570]

The Buckeyes have played two tougher opponents than Texas and Ohio State has won far more impressively in both games. The eye test tells you there is likely to be a good chance the Buckeyes win by double digits.

[@joshhughart289]

Who do you like better? The Tennessee edge rusher or simmons of Texas? I like our chances. Absolutely have to keep passing. We can chip him if need be.

[@1bigbucksfan]

OH!

[@user-wt2dx6bd4k]

I-O

[@Pidabred1]

For any superstitious Buckeye fan you may not want to research what Michael Taaffe has accomplished at AT@T Stadium. Again, if you are superstitious , this is NOT information that you want! Hook"em

[@tavianthomas4402]

Great video as always Sam. I will say though, it feels like your analysis kind of contradicts the outcome you picked. I understand you don't want to just outright say Texas has no chance, and I agree that they can win this game. But listening to you explain the matchups, all I heard was that you think Texas has the O-Line advantage (which they do) and no other advantage. Their defense is not better on any level than OSU and their offense is only better at the line of scrimmage. No coaching edge either, and Texas has played 4 games against teams worth their salt. They lost 2 to Georgia (who is not a great team this year) and beat an alright Clemson team that they let back into the game and should have lost to ASU who they also let back into the game. You also mentioned Texas "breaking" teams when over the course of their games against teams with decent talent, they have not broken any of them. OSU has broken Tennessee and Oregon in the last two weeks, when it matters. People seem to forget that OSU lost to Michigan because they decided to play Michigan's game, Michigan did not dictate that for OSU. If they play how they'd like, which I expect them to, they will beat Texas soundly.

[@henrymagoun3230]

🤘⬇️

[@mkeleshian]

I wonder if Ohio state would benefit from moving on from Mickey Marroti as it relates to strength and conditioning

[@RaincloudForest]

Marroti is the standard my friend! Clearly & Manifestly, the Buckeyes aren’t conditioned to make a playoff run🤣🤡

[@Bucks-By-Fiddy]

OSU 34 Texas 17

[@Montzter57]

The way you are talking about how Texas is better in every single way than Oregon or anyone OSU played makes it seem like they are 14-0 and have blown out every team they’ve played. 😂😂 dude

[@mustangproject1342]

189 rushing yards = not good enough.. Okay!!

[@exotic_t]

43-28 Ohio State

[@jones82176]

Wait I thought the national narrative around Ohio state is that their soft , I don’t think they are but that’s what most in sports media say

[@Plants28]

From what ive seen on the field texas defense doesnt look good. Could care less about stats. Thry dont look good rn and barely beating mid teams. The only reason i give texas a chance is because its in texas.

[@youngjav]

Go horns

[@travisfriend6556]

Didn't Clemson carve them DB up with a lot less talent

[@shawnhenry7871]

New sub. However, your outlook on both of these teams is clown talk! Texas in no way, shape, or form matches the talent of Ohio State! Not to mention, the SEC wasn't even close to the Big Ten this year! You seem to lean to far SEC to have a fair show!

[@derekjt830]

Had to stop not even eight minutes in. Too much opinion with no data offered. After the second or third time hearing “they are better they just are” without providing anything to back it up was enough for me. Certainly starts out as another trust me, bro kind of podcast.

[@vichchamp]

Talk about the difference in schedules when talking about thet stats. This is why I love college football needs content.

[@shamarburks7736]

Bruh oregon blowout michigan

[@raldenvcs]

Wow this dude hasnt watched a game since September

[@drewdozerthaprophet9568]

Go Bucks! Beat Texas!

[@jw8797]

I have Ohio state winning 31-14 I feel the only way Texas can win this game as if Quinn Ewers plays an A+ game he can’t throw interceptions if he does Texas has no shot of winning