The Texas Longhorns' defense sent a very clear message to the Ohio State Buckeyes early on in the Cotton Bowl: Jeremiah Smith was not going to be the one to bea

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:

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.