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Cotton Bowl Clash: Texas vs. Ohio State on Friday Night

The College Football Playoff semifinal matchups bring exciting opportunities for bettors. Tonight, #7 Notre Dame (13-1) faces #6 Penn State (13-2) at the Capital One Orange Bowl. On Friday, #8 Ohio State (12-2) takes on #5 Texas (13-2) at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Before the CFP begins, let&#8217;s look at some betting trends at BetMGM Sportsbook.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">CFP Betting Guide</h2>
<pre style="text-align: center;">Best Bets: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/notre-dame-vs-penn-state-orange-bowl-prediction-cfp-semifinals-best-bets">ND vs PSU</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/ohio-state-vs-texas-cotton-bowl-prediction-cfp-semifinals-best-bets">OSU vs TEX</a> 
Player Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/notre-dame-fighting-irish-orange-bowl-top-5-player-props-cfp-semifinals-best-bets">Notre Dame</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/penn-state-nittany-lions-orange-bowl-top-5-player-props-cfp-semifinals-best-bets">Penn State</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/texas-longhorns-cotton-bowl-top-5-player-props-cfp-semifinals-best-bets">Texas</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/ohio-state-buckeyes-cotton-bowl-top-5-player-props-cfp-semifinals-best-bets">Ohio State</a>
CFP Previews: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/college-football-playoff-doubleheader-parlay">2-Game SGP</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf/article/ranking-the-final-4-college-football-playoff-teams">Final 4 Power Rankings</a></pre>
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<h2 class="p-rich_text_section">College Football National Championship Line Movement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ohio State +700 to -120</li>
<li>Texas +1000 to +400</li>
<li>Notre Dame +3000 to +425</li>
<li>Penn State +2500 to +550</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="p-rich_text_section">College Football National Championship Highest Ticket Percentage</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ohio State 16.3%</li>
<li>Texas 9.6%</li>
<li>Notre Dame 9.4%</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="p-rich_text_section">College Football National Championship Highest Handle Percentage</h2>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="m_-7881515551122494634MsoListParagraph">Ohio State 27.3%</li>
<li class="m_-7881515551122494634MsoListParagraph">Georgia 11.4%</li>
<li class="m_-7881515551122494634MsoListParagraph">Texas 9.5%</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="p-rich_text_section">College Football National Championship Biggest Liability</h2>
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<li class="m_-7881515551122494634MsoListParagraph">Ohio State</li>
<li class="m_-7881515551122494634MsoListParagraph">Arizona State</li>
<li class="m_-7881515551122494634MsoListParagraph">Notre Dame</li>
</ul>
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The College Football Playoff semifinals promise thrilling action and intriguing betting opportunities. With significant line movements and heavy public backing, Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, and Penn State each bring compelling narratives to the championship chase. Keep an eye on handle percentages, ticket trends, and sportsbook liabilities as you prepare your wagers for these high-stakes matchups. Whether you&#8217;re backing the favorites or siding with the underdogs, this year’s CFP is set to deliver excitement both on and off the field.
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