While these Buckeyes (13-2) certainly slowed down, they are getting ready for their school-record 16th game. That will be for the national championship against Notre Dame (14-1) on Monday night in Atlanta.

The 16-game season didn't come out of nowhere. Expanding the CFP to 12 teams meant that the teams in the national championship game would have to play either three or four games — depending on whether they got a first-round bye or not.

Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.

The Browns have insurance that protects Watson’s contract. If he's out for the season, they can recoup some money and get some salary-cap relief.

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in Friday's Cotton Bowl for a spot in the national championship.

Deshaun Watson's setback in his recovery from an Achilles injury could cost him the 2025 season, giving the Browns a chance to move on, at least on the field.

State lawmakers will likely be asked by the owners of the Cleveland Browns to help fund part of a $2.4 billion domed stadium and a billion dollars in hotels, housing and other development in Brook Park.

Police say Sean Higgins had a history of road rage and was impaired after drinking five or six beers. Higgins said he had been driving around for two hours, sometimes talking by phone with a friend, after an upsetting conversation with his mother.

The Browns said Monday that Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, and don't know if he'll be available in 2025.

No. 6 Ohio State roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon in the 111th Rose Bowl.