Beck, who will be entering his sixth year of college football, has two national championship rings, though it was Stetson Bennett who started for Georgia during those title runs. As a starter, though, Beck has thrown for 52 touchdowns and 18 interceptions in 27 games.

Here are the former IHSA players on rosters for College Football Playoff semifinalists Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame.

The process of talent acquisition in college football has changed dramatically in recent years with the rise of the transfer portal. Transfers have become essential in filling pressing needs for programs in pursuit of a national championship,

Ohio State is set to play Texas tomorrow in the Cotton Bowl and the winner will go to the National Championship to play either Penn State or Notre Dame. After wins over Tennessee and Oregon, the Buckeyes are a trendy pick to win it all.

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day explains the honor of playing in the Cotton Bowl as the Buckeyes prepare to face off against the Texas Longhorns on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Texas and Ohio State arrived for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl before the snow expected to hit the North Texas area