Fiesta Bowl: Ohio State-Texas Preview

Ohio State won't get thumped in the BCS title game like it did the past two seasons. But the Buckeyes might get thumped by Texas January 5 in the Fiesta Bowl. The Longhorns believe they deserved a better BCS fate since they beat Oklahoma, so whether they take out that frustration on 10-2 Ohio State or sulk about it remains to be seen. Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 9-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game's total is sitting at 52. Terrelle Pryor led Ohio State with two touchdown passes to beat Michigan 42-7 in Week 13. The Buckeyes covered the 20.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 45.5. Colt McCoy threw two TD passes and ran for another pair in helping lift Texas to a 49-9 win over Texas A&M last time out. Texas covered the 35-point spread, while the 57 points fell UNDER the posted total of 67. McCoy completed 23-of-28 for 311 yards for Texas. Cody Johnson ran for 108 yards with two touchdowns in the win. Team records: Ohio State: 10-2 SU, 5-6 ATS Texas: 11-1 SU, 9-3 ATS Ohio State most recently: When playing in January are 5-5 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When an underdog on the road are 4-6 Texas most recently: When playing in January are 4-2 When playing on grass are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When favored at home are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Ohio State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games Texas is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games