Deep in the heart of Texas, the Buckeyes had to fight, scratch and claw through enemy territory on their way to the national title game.

Ohio State star freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith jokingly acknowledged on X Saturday morning that Texas' gameplan against him worked. Here's more:

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith came into the Cotton Bowl as the breakout star of the College Football Playoff. In wins over Tennessee and Oregon, Smith exploded for 290 yards and four touchdowns as the Buckeyes won the matchups by a combined 45 points.

Ohio State football's Jack Sawyer got his legacy-defining moment in a playoff win vs. Texas at the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State faces Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ohio State and Notre Dame punched their tickets to the national championship this week, setting up an incredible showdown on Jan. 20. On Thursday night, Notre Dame stormed back from a 10-0 deficit to defeat Penn State in the Orange Bowl.