Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job.

Now the Buckeyes face No. 5 Texas at the Cotton Bowl. The other semifinal, to be played on Jan. 9, has No. 6 Penn State vs. the winner of Thursday's game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame.

Social media star and walk-on Ohio State football player Caden Davis is no longer a member of the team, Davis announced ahead of the national championship game.