No bowl game has hosted Texas football more than the Cotton Bowl. But when was the last time the Longhorns played in the game?

In the first round of the College Football Playoff, the teams seeded 5-8 all won. In the second round, they all won again.

Despite the betting odds, ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) system lists the Longhorns as the projected winner. The computer-generated system, which calculates win probability, strength of schedule and team statistics, gives Texas a 50.7% chance to win the game and advance to the national title match.