Two of college football's most iconic brands will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Friday night. Texas and Ohio State will do battle in the Cotton Bowl with a spot in the national championship on the line.

No. 8 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts -- the Buckeyes’ last national title was 10 years ago and Texas' last national title was 19 years ago. The winner of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl advances to the national title game to play Notre Dame on January 20.

Ahead of kickoff in the Cotton Bowl, get our expert predictions, best bets, and analysis ahead of kickoff between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns.

Texas and Ohio State arrived for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl before the snow expected to hit the North Texas area

Highlighting our three favorite player prop bets for Ohio State vs. Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

CW39's Sharron Melton, chief meteorologist Jonathan Novack and traffic reporter Kara Willis give you the details of a winter storm that could affect travel to north Texas as fans head to AT&T Stadium in Arlington to see Texas play Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.