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Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are readying for the Semifinals of the College Football Playoff, where they'll meet Ohio State.

The two other semifinalists, Notre Dame and Penn State, are traveling more than 1,200 miles each to the Orange Bowl this week. Ohio State and Penn State each traveled more than 2,200 to their quarterfinal. Texas’ 928-mile trip to Atlanta will be the furthest the Longhorns must go.

The Texas Longhorns are currently preparing for the semifinal of the College Football Playoff following a few dominant performances. Texas kicked off the first round with a 38-24 win over Clemson and followed that with a 39-31 victory over Arizona State in double overtime.

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