The Ohio State Buckeyes are National Championship-bound after defeating the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl, 28-14.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.

Both teams roll into Arlington with a pair of losses this year. The Buckeyes lost to Oregon and rival Michigan while the Horns lost to Georgia twice, including in the SEC title game.