Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard has sort of been a breakout star in the College Football Playoff, silencing all of his doubters in leading Ohio Stat

Ohio State had a couple snoozers to start things off as they dominated their first two CFP games. Ohio State blew out Tennessee at home in the first round as they won 42-17, and then they smoked one seed Oregon in the quarterfinals as it was 31-0 halfway through the second quarter. They cruised to a 41-21 win.

Here's what you need to know about former Kansas State and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's record, history against Texas ahead of Friday's Cotton Bowl:

Tom Luginbill details the tendencies of Notre Dame's defense that could lead to Ohio State quarterback Will Howard having a big game.

One of the mysteries of Friday’s Cotton Bowl has been solved: We finally know why Ohio State quarterback Will Howard’s hand swelled like a balloon. The senior revealed Wednesday why he had a massive bulge on his left hand during the Buckeyes’ 28-14 win over Texas in the playoff semifinal.

Ohio State is one game away from its first national championship in a decade, and their quarterback Will Howard is a big reason why. Howard may not have the stats of players like Justin Fields or C.J.

Excitement and revelation are flowing as Will Howard and Ohio State prepare for the title game. However, Howard remains composed knowing the task still at hand against Notre Dame. While the feeling of being so close to a championship is "surreal,