When Ohio State lost to archrival Michigan for the fourth straight year, calls came from seemingly everywhere for Buckeyes coach Ryan Day to be fired. Fast forward five weeks and Day has Ohio State on the cusp of a national championship game appearance and is garnering praise from Buckeye fans thanks to dominating wins against Tennessee and Oregon in the College Football Playoff.

Where Ohio State is trending following its 41-21 win over Oregon on Wednesday in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

Ohio State is on a run right now where they have been playing some elite football over the past couple of games. Wins over Tennessee and Oregon have the Buckeyes set up to play Texas for a spot in the National Championship.

For the first time in 16 years, the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will meet again on the field. But this time it will be in the College Football Playo

Will the Texas football season end at the hands of Ohio State in the CFP? Here's the case for a Buckeyes win in the Cotton Bowl.