Texas vs. Ohio State: Score, live updates for College Football Playoff semifinals

Ohio State responds immediately as Will Howard connects with TreVeyon Henderson on a perfectly executed screen pass for a 75-yard touchdown. The Buckeyes take a 14-7 lead with just 13 seconds left before halftime.

Quinn Ewers connects with Jaydon Blue on an 18-yard touchdown, capping a 59-yard drive in just over a minute. The extra point brings the score to 7-7 with 29 seconds left in the half.

Isaiah Bond, returning from injury, drops a wide-open pass on third-and-5, forcing the Longhorns to punt again. Ohio State took over at its own 27-yard line with 3:31 left in the half.

JT Tuimoloau limps into the medical tent after a nasty collision on Texas’ third-down play. The standout edge rusher from Ohio State University is a key part of the Buckeyes’ pass rush.

Quinshon Judkins caps Ohio State’s 64-yard drive with a powerful 9-yard touchdown run. Will Howard and Emeka Egbuka set the game up with several key finishes, giving Ohio State a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter.

Ohio State strikes first‼️

Judkins makes his way to the six 😤 pic.twitter.com/iSDGT7fNKA

– ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2025