There's always a lot on the line when Ohio State and Texas take the field, and Friday evening is no exception. The (8) Buckeyes and (5) Longhorns are set to face off in the Cotton Bowl, with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line.

The Cotton Bowl semifinal between No. 8 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas kicks off on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 PT) on ESPN. If you don't have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch with a live TV streaming service. Keep reading to find the cheapest way to watch the Cotton Bowl and the rest of the College Football Playoff.

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.