- The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6.0-point favorites against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.
- Ohio State projects for 29.5 points on Friday night.
- There are +115 odds for Texas to go over their 23.5-point team total against Ohio State.
DALLAS – Cotton Bowl betting odds favor Ohio State by 6.0 points against Texas on Friday night. Our betting preview includes college football props and game odds for the remaining College Football Playoff semifinal game.
Ohio State vs Texas Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -6.0 (-110) | -240 | O52.5 (-105) |
| Texas | +6.0 (-110) | +200 | U52.5 (-115) |
Texas is a betting underdog for the first time since Week 2 of 2023. The Longhorns are 2-4 against the spread in their last six games, with game totals going under in four of those six games.
Friday night’s 52.5-point total has -115 odds to go under despite two high-scoring offenses. Ohio CFB props expect the Buckeyes to score 30 points themselves after scoring 41+ points in back-to-back playoff games.
Cotton Bowl Team Point Totals
Ohio State Team Total Points Props
- Over 29.5 Points -115
- Under 29.5 Points -115
Ohio State impressed with a 41-21 domination of top-seeded Oregon in the quarterfinals, leading to a 29.5-point projection for Friday night. The Buckeyes cleared 30+ points in 11 of 14 games this season.
As for the Longhorns, there are -150 college football prop betting in Texas odds to go under 23.5 points. Texas scored 24+ points in five of their last nine games, averaging just 17 points across their two losses against Georgia.
Texas Team Total Points Prop
- Over 23.5 Points +115
- Under 23.5 Points -150
Ohio State has the best defense in the country, leading the nation in points allowed (12.07), first downs (14.43), passing yards (152.43), and total yards (244.64) allowed per game.
