So-called “tilt coasters” are named for the straight sections of track at the top of their tallest drops that slowly tilt forward, holding riders at 180 degrees for a long, suspenseful moment before letting them fall near-vertically.

Texans are resilient. They find a way to stay motivated, even in the worst of times. Then the snow starts to fall, and all bets are off. Even a landmark known for its motivational messages could not find cheer as inches of snow descended upon Central Texas.

Find variety of Austin bars, from lively sports pubs to cozy neighborhood hangouts, where you can cheer on the Longhorns during the 2025 Cotton Bowl.

Several watch parties took place in Central Texas for the Texas vs Ohio State semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl.

A DEEPER LOOK:Texas vs Ohio State: The NFL-style challenge awaiting UT in College ... Up against a Crimson Tide team favored by nearly three touchdowns in Austin, Texas fell to a last-minute field goal in a game that saw quarterback Quinn Ewers depart ...

Ohio State fans came out in full force at the Cotton Bowl, occupying nearly half of AT&T Stadium for the CFP semifinal matchup vs Texas:

Senior David Gbenda, in his last game as a Longhorn, created the only takeaway for Texas when he dropped back in coverage and picked off Ohio State’s Will Howard for Gbenda’s first interception since 2020. Senior safety Andrew Mukuba, an Austin native ...

in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill ...

Either Texas or Ohio State will get a chance to play for another national championship. The powerhouse programs play Friday night in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl.

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Texas -- including all-time meetings and record -- ahead of Friday's CFP semifinal game:

Notre Dame asked Riley Leonard to carry the rock against Ohio State. Texas fans want to know why Steve Sarkisian didn't do the same with Arch Manning.

If you can't make it to AT&T Stadium, several establishments across the Austin area are hosting watch parties for the Cotton Bowl.