The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to make another grand appearance at the Cotton Bowl, facing off against Ohio State in a thrilling College Football Playoff semifinal on January 10 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. This marks the 23rd time Texas has graced the Cotton Bowl, the most of any team. It’s a return to familiar territory for the Longhorns, who will compete in their 62nd bowl game, a remarkable feat that underscores the program’s storied legacy.
For decades, the Cotton Bowl was the annual destination for the Southwest Conference champion, a conference Texas ruled from 1914 until its dissolution in 1996. Since then, the Longhorns have only played in the Cotton Bowl three times, with their last appearance dating back to 2003. Furthermore, they’ve yet to experience the thrill of the Cotton Bowl in its current home at AT&T Stadium, which took over from the original Cotton Bowl stadium in 2010.
Currently sitting at a 12-10 record in this iconic bowl, the Longhorns earned their spot in this year’s matchup with an exhilarating 39-31 double-overtime victory over Arizona State in the CFP quarterfinal. Get ready for a showdown that promises to add another chapter to Texas’ rich Cotton Bowl history.
