ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will duke it out on Friday for a chance to compete in the CFP National Championship.
The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic featuring the two blue blood programs will kick off from AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Fans coming to DFW will have to battle the elements to get to the game.
There has not been any official word of postponing the game or its festivities around the game, but if that changes, WFAA will update its coverage accordingly. For now, however, here is a rundown of what fans need to know:
When does the Texas-Ohio State game kick off?
The broadcast for Texas vs. Ohio State starts at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET), but the pregame festivities, national anthem, team introductions and more will bump the actual kickoff back to 6:45 p.m. CT (7:45 p.m. ET).
If you’re wanting to get tickets to the game, the prices have dropped dramatically since they came out. Here is a look at the latest prices we’re seeing.
What time do AT&T Stadium doors open?
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
What time do parking lots at AT&T Stadium open?
Parking lots open at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
What time does the Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest start?
The fan fest at the Cotton Bowl Classic will start at 3:30 p.m. Pep rallies for each school will start at 4 p.m. on Friday. Texas will have theirs in the AT&T East Plaza, and Ohio State will have theirs in the Miller Litehouse Plaza.
NOTE: Each person must have a game ticket to access the Fan Fest.
Texas vs. Ohio State | TV channel, game time and storylines
- Time: Friday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Channel: ESPN
- Series record: Texas leads 2-1
- What’s next: The winner advances to the CFP National Championship in Atlanta, Ga., to face either Notre Dame or Penn State.