Hoping to vie for a national championship, the University of Texas faces Ohio State Friday night in Arlington in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff. Why it matters: Win or lose, the Longhorns under head coach Steve Sarkisian are relevant once again.

Josh Nagel, who's on a 25-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State in Wednesday's College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Peach Bowl

After falling in overtime in the SEC championship game against Georgia earlier this month, the Longhorns (12-2) will battle Arizona State (11-2) in the Peach Bowl for the right to advance in the College Football Playoff. Here are five keys to a Texas victory when the game kicks off at noon.