US EditionDefending National Champ Ohio State in High Cotton Against CFP 1st-Timer Miami
Miami's defense ranks fourth nationally in sacks per game with 3.5, while Ohio State has allowed only 10 touchdowns this season, setting up a defensive battle.
- A Cotton Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve features Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Miami Hurricanes at 7:30 ET on ESPN, with the winner advancing to the CFP semis.
- Miami reached the quarterfinal after Mark Fletcher’s run set up Malachi Toney’s late touchdown in a 10-3 win at Texas A&M, and Ohio State’s 12-1 season included a Big Ten loss to Indiana.
- Ohio State’s defense has been historically stingy, allowing just 10 total touchdowns and no team in 13 games has reached 20 points, ranking first or second in nine national defensive categories.
- BetMGM lists Ohio State by 9 1/2, the series stands with Ohio State leading 3-2, and this is Ohio State’s third straight Cotton Bowl appearance.
- Miami counters with an elite edge duo in Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, who combined for 4.5 sacks and rank fourth nationally with 3.5 sacks per game, while Mesidor has seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
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Ohio State begins national title defense with Cotton Bowl Classic matchup vs Miami
Miami and Ohio State are no strangers to playing each other in big games. On Wednesday, the two teams will play each other in the Cotton Bowl Classic at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State, who is 12-1 and the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff, enjoyed a bye through the first round as they look to defend their title. Miami, who was 10-2 and the No. 10 seed in the College Football Playoff, upset No. 7 Texas A&M on the road in the fi…
Experts release new Cotton Bowl CFP predictions: Can the Canes upset Ohio State?
The Miami Hurricanes (11-2, No. 10 CFP) head into the Cotton Bowl Classic as underdogs against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1, No. 2 CFP), listed about 9.5 points behind in most books. Despite the spread favoring Ohio State, the Canes have momentum and defensive strength that make Miami a live dog. Miami’s defense has tightened significantly over the last half of the season, highlighted by their gritty 10-3 win over Te…
Everything Ohio State coach Ryan Day said about Miami, quarterback Julian Sayin and more at Cotton Bowl press conference
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ohio State coach Ryan Day addressed the media along with Miami coach Mario Cristobal ahead of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night.
Miami Legend Michael Irvin Publicly Belittles Ohio State Before Cotton Bowl
Even before facing each other on the field, Miami already began playing mind games off it against Ohio State. After a remarkable 10-3 win against Texas A&M, Mario Cristobal’s squad looks to repeat that. That momentum is giving confidence to Miami’s legendary wide receiver Michael Irvin as he takes a blunt take at Ohio State before the game. “At offensive and defensive line, Ohio State’s never seen anything like what we have,” Michael Irvin said …
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