Ohio State QB Will Howard’s left hand bore the evidence of a hard hit during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. The back of Howard’s had developed a large bump after he got hit early in the game.

One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.

No. 8 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts -- the Buckeyes’ last national title was 10 years ago and Texas' last national title was 19 years ago. The winner of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl advances to the national title game to play Notre Dame on January 20.

Texas has struggled to slow down mobile quarterbacks so far in the College Football Playoff. What that means this week vs. Ohio State's Will Howard.

Which quarterback has the edge in Friday's Texas vs. Ohio State matchup in the College Football Playoff semifinals? Quinn Ewers has the clutch gene.

Will Howard led Ohio State to two resounding College Football Playoff victories, but Emmanuel Acho still identified the Buckeyes quarterback as a potential weak link. After throwing two interceptions in a surprising home loss to Michigan,

College Football Playoff, how would you power rank them? FOX Sports' Emmanuel Acho has Ohio State's Will Howard ranked dead-last going up against his alma mater of Texas. Let's grade the take.