COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Buckeyes, ranked seventh in the nation, are set to make their third-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, Dec. 29. After a successful regular season that saw them win 11 consecutive games, the Buckeyes will take on Missouri at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The highly anticipated matchup will kick off at 8 p.m. ET and will be televised by ESPN to a national audience.

Tickets for the Cotton Bowl Classic are now available for purchase through the Ohio State Ticket Office. Prices start at $150, which includes fees. Fans will be assigned seats in the Ohio State sections based on the order of ticket requests, with priority given to season ticket holders. All tickets for the event will be mobile-only. More information on ticket availability, dates, and submission requests can be found on the official website.

In their head-to-head history, Ohio State holds a dominant 10-1-1 advantage over Missouri. Although the two teams last met in 1998, with Ohio State securing a 35-14 victory at Ohio Stadium, this will be their first-ever postseason bowl game clash.

Ohio State's previous Cotton Bowl appearances have been memorable. The team emerged victorious in 2017, beating USC 24-7, and also triumphed over Texas A&M with a score of 28-12 on January 1, 1987.

The 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes have showcased a formidable defense, currently ranked third in total defense, first in passing defense, and second in scoring defense nationwide. Their offense is led by the Big Ten's top wide receiver and tight end. The star wide receiver, who was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and two-time Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year, has tied for second place nationally with 15 receiving touchdowns. With 1,211 receiving yards, he leads the Big Ten conference and boasts an impressive average of 18.1 yards per catch. The tight end, recognized as the Big Ten Tight End of the Year, has contributed to the team's success with 41 catches and 579 yards this season.

Missouri, their upcoming opponent, enters the Cotton Bowl with a strong 10-2 record and holds the ninth ranking in the final College Football Playoff standings. The Tigers possess the nation's 25th highest scoring offense, averaging 34.1 points per game. They showcased resilience after suffering a loss against then-No. 1 ranked Georgia, bouncing back to secure victories in their last three games against Tennessee, Florida, and Arkansas.

As both teams prepare for this highly anticipated matchup, fans can expect an exciting clash between Ohio State and Missouri in the 88th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.