After Wednesday's College Football Playoff win over Oregon, Ohio State fans are turning their attention to the Cotton Bowl. That's where the No. 8 Buckeyes will face No. 5 Texas in a CFP quarterfinal.

Let's take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best images and coverage from the Buckeyes' championship night.

Despite Texas' efforts, Ohio State's defense played a pivotal role in securing the victory. With the game hanging in the balance, Howard orchestrated a critical 88-yard scoring drive, culminating ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the No. 18 Michigan St. Spartans in Big Ten action on Friday. Ohio State is 9-4 overall, including 1-1 in the Big Ten. Michigan State is 11-2 overall, including 2 ...

The No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes are heading into the semifinal stage of the College Football Playoff after dominating the early rounds. Ohio State defeated No. 9 Tennessee, 42-17, in the ...

No. 8 seed Ohio State handed No. 1 Oregon its first loss in dominant fashion Wednesday, winning 41-21 in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes jumped out to a ...

Jeremiah Smith caught two of Will Howard's three touchdown passes during Ohio State's sensational 34-point first half, and the Buckeyes roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a ...

his shimmering silver helmet still strapped on, his palms pressed against one another, as he stared out at the scene he will never forget. For all the similarities between Texas and Ohio State ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes weren't about to let a Big 10 conference newcomer steal all the spotlight this season. With a resounding 41-21 victory over top-ranked Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday ...

Ohio — Jeremiah Smith caught two of Will Howard’s three long touchdown passes during Ohio State’s sensational 34-point first half, and the No. 6 Buckeyes roared into the College Football ...

No one can stand in Ohio State's way if the Buckeyes keep playing like this. The No. 8 Buckeyes absolutely throttled No. 1 Oregon in the first half on the way to a 41-21 Rose Bowl win on Wednesday ...

Ohio State got some sweet revenge on New Year’s Day, and in a dominant fashion. Facing the College Football Playoff’s top-ranked squad, the Buckeyes steamrolled to a 41-21 victory over ...