One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.

Off to the next step in the College Football Playoff for Ohio State. After dismantling the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round, the Buckeyes backed that up with a complete domination of No. 1 Oregon and are now headed to a semifinal matchup in the Cotton Bowl opposite the Texas Longhorns.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has some unfinished business with Texas after suffering three defeats to the Longhorns in Big 12 play at Kansas

The Buckeyes eventually won by a 20-point margin, finishing the game up 41-21. It was a monster effort from wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Will Howard. The defense stood strong consistently as well.

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer expects the Buckeyes to win the national championship after their performances in their first two CFP games:

During Urban Meyer's run in the Southeastern Conference as the head coach of the Florida Gators, he reignited the program in Gainesville over a five-year stretch. Now, the Fox Sports analyst believes the conference's run of dominance has reached its end as the new era of college football takes over.