The College Football Playoff at the Cotton Bowl is set to kick off between No. 5 Texas and No. 8 Ohio State on Friday evening ...

But before the two teams take up positions, Pentatonix will conduct a special performance of the national anthem. Originating from Arlington, Texas, the group should feel right at home ...

The fan fest at the Cotton Bowl Classic will start at 3:30 p.m. Pep rallies for each school will start at 4 p.m. on Friday.

The broadcast for Texas vs. Ohio State starts at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET), but the pregame festivities, national anthem, team introductions and more will bump the actual kickoff back to 6:45 p.m.