The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) face the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Ohio State is a 9.5 favorite.
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Ohio State vs. Miami (FL): Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Game date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN
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Buckeyes vs. Hurricanes Insights
- Ohio State has been firing on all cylinders this year, ranking 24th-best in total offense (429.5 yards per game) and best in total defense (213.5 yards allowed per game).
- The Buckeyes have been surging on both offense and defense, ranking 16th-best in scoring offense (34.9 points per game) and best in scoring defense (8.2 points allowed per game).
- Ohio State has been surging on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 25th-best in passing offense (266.8 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (129.1 passing yards allowed per game).
- Miami (FL) has been excelling on defense, allowing only 281.5 total yards per game (10th-best). On offense, it ranks 35th by posting 413.4 total yards per game.
- The Hurricanes have been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, surrendering just 13 points per contest (fourth-best). Offensively, they rank 28th by piling up 32.2 points per game.
- In terms of passing, Miami (FL) ranks 32nd in the FBS (262.5 passing yards per game) and 32nd on the other side of the ball (194.5 passing yards allowed per game).
Players to WatchOhio State
- Julian Sayin: 3,323 PASS YDS / 255.6 YPG / 78.4% / 31 TD / 6 INT
- Bo Jackson: 168 CAR / 1,035 YDS / 86.3 YPG / 5 TD / 19 REC / 200 YDS / 22.2 YPG / 1 TD
- James Peoples: 61 CAR / 344 YDS / 34.4 YPG / 3 TD / 10 REC / 50 YDS / 8.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Jeremiah Smith: 80 REC / 1,086 YDS / 90.5 YPG / 11 TD
Miami (FL)
- Carson Beck: 3,175 PASS YDS / 244.2 YPG / 74.3% / 26 TD / 10 INT
- Mark Fletcher: 158 CAR / 857 YDS / 77.9 YPG / 10 TD / 14 REC / 107 YDS / 11.9 YPG / 1 TD
- CharMar Brown: 100 CAR / 375 YDS / 31.3 YPG / 5 TD / 16 REC / 115 YDS / 14.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Malachi Toney: 89 REC / 992 YDS / 76.3 YPG / 8 TD
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Ohio State Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Rutgers | W 42-9 |
| 11/29/2025 | at Michigan | W 27-9 |
| 12/6/2025 | Indiana | L 13-10 |
| 12/31/2025 | Miami (FL) | - |
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Miami (FL) Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | at Virginia Tech | W 34-17 |
| 11/29/2025 | at Pittsburgh | W 38-7 |
| 12/20/2025 | at Texas A&M | W 10-3 |
| 12/31/2025 | Ohio State | - |