The Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes meet in a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The game will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN.
Miami enters the game ranked #10 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They have a 10-2 record this season. Meanwhile, Ohio State holds the #3 spot in the polls with a 12-1 record. Ohio State won their last postseason game against Notre Dame in the National Championship.
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Miami Team Preview
The Miami Hurricanes have been playing well in their recent games. They have secured wins against Pittsburgh Panthers and Virginia Tech Hokies. Their offense has been strong, with high passing yards in both games.
Quarterback Carson Beck has been a key player for the Hurricanes. He has 3,072 passing yards in 12 games. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. also contributes with 685 rushing yards in 10 games.
The defense is holding up with 34 sacks this season, ranking 8th. They have also recovered 7 fumbles, placing them 8th in that category. The team faces some injury concerns, with Malik Bryant and Damari Brown listed as questionable.
Ohio State Team Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a strong season, with a record showing more wins than losses. In their recent game against the Indiana Hoosiers, they lost 13-10. They had 17 first downs and 222 passing yards but were unable to secure a win.
Ohio State’s offense has been consistent, scoring a total of 454 points this season. They rank 12th in points scored and 13th in passing yards. Their defense is also notable, ranking 9th in sacks and interceptions.
Injuries have affected the team with several players listed as questionable. Key players like Mason Maggs and Quincy Porter are uncertain to play. Their availability could impact the Buckeyes’ performance in upcoming games.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Betting Prediction
The Ohio State Buckeyes have a strong offense this season. They rank 12th in points scored, with 454 points. Their passing game is also strong, ranked 13th with 3,468 yards.
The Miami Hurricanes have struggled more on defense. They have allowed 166 points, ranking 57th. Ohio State’s offense could take advantage of this weaker defense.
Ohio State’s defense is solid, allowing only 106 points, which ranks 48th. Miami’s offense, while decent, might find it hard to score. This combination of strong offense and defense makes Ohio State -9.5 a solid pick.
- Pick: Ohio State -9.5
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