The Nittany Lions won 13 games, claimed two playoff victories and were this close to playing for the national championship.

Now the Buckeyes face No. 5 Texas at the Cotton Bowl. The other semifinal, to be played on Jan. 9, has No. 6 Penn State vs. the winner of Thursday's game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame.

Ever notice the stickers on an Ohio State football player's helmet during a game? Here's what to know on the Buckeyes' tradition before the CFP championship: ...

After all the anticipation throughout the season, the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff is ready ... Georgia and Penn State. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, blew through Tennessee and top ...

the Ohio State Buckeyes stewed. The dispiriting loss to Michigan. Having to sit at home instead of playing for a Big Ten championship. Slipping to the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff ...