Ohio State (-6, 53½) vs. Texas (Cotton Bowl, Friday at Arlington, Texas)
The Buckeyes have won and covered their first two playoff games emphatically. The Longhorns are 1-1 ATS in the CFP, barely covering against Clemson before nearly losing to big underdog Arizona State. Texas is on a 3-6 ATS skid overall, though it has covered the only two times it has been an underdog the past two seasons (both against Alabama). Ohio State is on a 5-7 ATS skid away from home. The Longhorns are on a 7-3-1 under run. Edge: Slight to Ohio State and under.