No. 7 Ohio State football is in the Cotton Bowl vs. No. 9 Missouri. Here's what we know
Ohio State is heading to the Cotton Bowl Classic.
After ending the 2023 regular season with a 30-24 road loss to Michigan, the No. 7 Buckeyes will take on No. 9 Missouri in the Cotton Bowl Dec. 29 in Arlington, Texas.
Here's what you need to know about Ohio State vs. Missouri.
How many Cotton Bowl games has Ohio State played in?
Ohio State has played in two editions of the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes beat Texas A&M to end the 1986 season, and Southern California in 2017.
Jan. 1, 1987: Ohio State 28, Texas A&M 12
Dec. 29, 2017: Ohio State 24, Southern California 7
How many times has Ohio State faced Missouri?
Ohio State has faced Missouri 12 times in program history. However, the Buckeyes have not faced the Tigers since 1998.
Ohio State has won 10 of 12 meetings against Missouri, including each of its last two games in 1997-98.
Oct. 7, 1939: Ohio State 19, Missouri 0
Sept. 27, 1941: Ohio State 12, Missouri 7
Oct. 2, 1943: Ohio State 27, Missouri 6
Sept. 20, 1944: Ohio State 54, Missouri 0
Sept. 29, 1945: Ohio State 47, Missouri 6
Sept. 28, 1946: Ohio State 13, Missouri 13
Sept. 27, 1947: Ohio State 13, Missouri 7
Sept. 25, 1948: Ohio State 21, Missouri 7
Sept. 24, 1949: Ohio State 35, Missouri 34
Sept. 25, 1976: Missouri 22, Ohio State 21
Sept. 27, 1997: Ohio State 31, Missouri 10
Sept. 19, 1998: Ohio State 35, Missouri 14
When did Ohio State last play in a non-CFP bowl game?
Ohio State last ended a season outside of the College Football Playoff in 2021, when the Buckeyes beat Utah 48-45 in the Rose Bowl.
When does Ohio State play Missouri in the Cotton Bowl?
Kickoff: 8 p.m., Dec. 29; AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
What channel is the Cotton Bowl game on between Ohio State vs. Missouri?
Ohio State will play Missouri in the Cotton Bowl at 8 p.m. Dec. 29 on ESPN.
Is the OSU vs. Missouri Cotton Bowl streaming?
Ohio State vs. X will be available to be streamed on the ESPN app or any streaming service that offers ESPN such as YouTube TV or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Ohio State football 2023 schedule
Sept. 2: Ohio State 23, Indiana 3
Sept. 9: Ohio State 35, Youngstown State 7
Sept. 16: Ohio State 63, Western Kentucky 10
Sept. 23: Ohio State 17, Notre Dame 14
Oct. 7: Ohio State 37, Maryland 17
Oct. 14: Ohio State 41, Purdue 7
Oct. 21: Ohio State 20, Penn State 12
Oct. 28: Ohio State 24, Wisconsin 10
Nov. 4: Ohio State 35, Rutgers 16
Nov. 11: Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3
Nov. 18: Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3
Nov. 25: Michigan 30, Ohio State 24
Missouri 2023 schedule
Aug. 31: Missouri 35, South Dakota 10
Sept. 9: Missouri 23, Middle Tennessee 19
Sept. 16: Missouri 30, Kansas State 27
Sept. 23: Missouri 34, Memphis 27
Sept. 30: Missouri 38, Vanderbilt 21
Oct. 7: LSU 49, Missouri 39
Oct. 14: Missouri 38, Kentucky 21
Oct. 21: Missouri 34, South Carolina 12
Nov. 4: Georgia 30, Missouri 21
Nov. 11: Missouri 36, Tennessee 7
Nov. 18: Missouri 33, Florida 31
Nov. 24: Missouri 48, Arkansas 14
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