Between the rosters of Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Texas, there are dozens of 2025 NFL Draft prospects who will be looking to make a statement on the big stage during the College Football Playoff semifinals. While their focus is on trying to win a national championship, prospects also know that all NFL eyes will be on these games.

A look at the factors that could help Ohio State prevail against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.

When Texas announced plans to enter the SEC, the Longhorns immediately embarked on a 5-7 season in 2021 that was historic for all the wrong reasons. Since that moment, Texas has truly brought itself back from the brink and now stands alone as the only SEC team remaining in the first 12-team College Football Playoff.

The concept of a parent being deeply invested in their child’s future is universal, and this is especially true for parents of athletes with NFL aspirations

Colorado standouts Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders go No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the latest USA TODAY Sports 2025 NFL mock draft

The Colorado Buffaloes quarterback has continued to upload cryptic posts to social media as the race to land his signature in the 2025 NFL Draft heats up following the end of the regular season