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Ohio State Eyes Cotton Bowl After Big Ten Setback

12/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ohio State Buckeyes will play in the Cotton Bowl on December 31, facing the winner of the Texas A&M–Miami game.
Despite their loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship, they hold the best odds to win the national title.
Coach Ryan Day said the offense, especially the offensive line, must improve after Indiana.
They plan to establish a strong running game and rely on a dominant defense to advance.

History

Historical Context

The Cotton Bowl Classic, inaugurated in 1937, marked the rise of college football's popularity in the U.S., with over 1.5 million fans attending games that season. Initially hosted at Fair Park in Dallas, it became a significant event for the Southwest Conference champion until 1995. Today, teams like the Ohio State Buckeyes continue to build on the tactical legacies established by past championship teams.

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Story summary

Ohio State Buckeyes will play in the Cotton Bowl on December 31, facing the winner of the Texas A&M–Miami game.
Despite their loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship, they hold the best odds to win the national title.
Coach Ryan Day said the offense, especially the offensive line, must improve after Indiana.
They plan to establish a strong running game and rely on a dominant defense to advance.

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