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Texas might not have to match OSU yard-for-yard in the passing game, but it needs to be efficient enough to counter any punches thrown by the Buckeyes.
The Longhorns relied more on their passing attack in the Peach Bowl win over the Arizona State Sun Devils, as Quinn Ewers threw for 322 yards and three scores.
Texas utilized its rushing attack more in the first-round win over the Clemson Tigers by gaining 292 yards.
Ohio State’s front seven could slow down Quintrevion Wisner and Jaydon Blue, which in turn, would put more pressure on Ewers.
Ewers needs to utilize tight end Gunnar Helm and wide receiver Matthew Golden, who have been his top two targets in the playoff, to get the ball moving down field.
Texas could have another difference-maker emerge in Isaiah Bond, who returned from injury for the Peach Bowl.
The Alabama transfer did not have much of an impact on the win over ASU, but if he is healthier for the Cotton Bowl, he could be the third target Ewers needs to properly match what OSU does through the air.
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