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Miami Sets Tone Early, Controls the Trenches in Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State

Ohio State center Carson Hinzman giving postgame remarks following Ohio State's Cotton Bowl loss to Miami
January 1, 2026
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Ohio State falls to 0-3 in College Football Playoff games on New Year’s Eve, losing to Miami 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl.  This game was decided long before the fourth quarter. It was decided early at the line of scrimmage, where Miami took control and never fully let it go. From the opening series, the Hurricanes dictated the flow on both sides of the ball. Ohio State managed just nine…

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TSB Staff Picks: Ohio State and Miami Battle in Cotton Bowl CFP Quarterfinal

Caleb Downs celebrating against Rutgers | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 31, 2025
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No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Miami are set to battle in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff in Arlington. There are storylines galore between Ohio State and Miami. From the 2002 National Championship Game to poaching Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, and Kenyatta Jackson, these two teams have antimocity, admittedly, mainly from the Miami side. Now, the Buckeyes and Hurricanes battle in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal…

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Buckeyes and Hurricanes Set To Clash in Dallas at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

December 31, 2025
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Buckeyes and Hurricanes Set To Clash in Dallas at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic The No.2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) are set to take on the No.10 Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic as part of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. This is the third-straight year the Buckeyes have found themselves in Dallas, and we all remember what happened last season against the Texas Longhorns. The Buckeyes…

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Cotton Bowl: Ryan Day Talks Leadership, Culture, and People Ahead of CFP Quarterfinal

Ryan Day at Media Day ahead of Cotton Bowl vs Miami | Image Credit: Cotton Bowl Classic Media
December 29, 2025
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Ryan Day reflects on leadership, culture, and Ohio State’s foundation as the Buckeyes prepare to face Miami in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington. ARLINGTON, Texas – When Ryan Day talks about leadership, he starts with people. I spoke to Ohio State’s head coach at Cotton Bowl Media Day, and it was one of the richest conversations I’ve ever had as I listened like a student.  Day reflected on the lessons that…

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Cotton Bowl Media Day: Ohio State Relying on Routine Ahead of CFP Quarterfinal

December 29, 2025
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Ohio State met with the media ahead of the Cotton Bowl, and the message is: stick to the routine and rely on our strong foundation. ARLINGTON, Texas – It is game week for the Cotton Bowl as Ohio State and Miami prepare to meet in Dallas with a trip to the Fiesta Bowl on the line. The Buckeyes and Hurricanes arrived yesterday and met with the media earlier today to…

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Ohio State Turns Up the Heat as Cotton Bowl Prep Intensifies Ahead of Miami Showdown

December 23, 2025
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Ohio State intensifies Cotton Bowl preparation against Miami, leaning on routine and leadership as the Buckeyes chase another title. COLUMBUS, OH — Inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the message has been consistent as Ohio State prepares for its Cotton Bowl quarterfinal matchup against Miami: it’s about us. This week’s availability with defensive players and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia offered a revealing look into how the Buckeyes are navigating a…

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Ohio State Enters CFP With an Edge | Cotton Bowl Offensive Press Conference Recap vs Miami

December 22, 2025
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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and four offensive players met with the media to discuss the Cotton Bowl matchup against Miami. Ohio State is locked in for the College Football Playoff, and the message from the Cotton Bowl press conference was clear: this team is motivated, focused, and ready to write its own story. Blake Biscardi of The Silver Bulletin and Saturday Cadence joins Stephen Leonard from Buckeye Backers…

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Cotton Bowl Matchup: Ohio State and Miami Will Meet for Sixth Time

Ohio State's safety Mike Doss (left) prepares to stop Miami's Willis McGahee after Doss intercepted the ball in the second quarter of the National Football Championships at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, Jan. 3, 2003. Chris Russell, COLUMBUS DISPATCH
December 22, 2025
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The sixth meeting between Ohio State and Miami will take place in Dallas, Texas, in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. Miami defeated Texas A&M 10-3 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. With the win, the Hurricanes clinched a spot in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl to take on the Buckeyes. This matchup will mark the sixth meeting between Miami and Ohio State. Let’s take…

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Breaking Down Ohio State’s Transfer Plan: Total Spots and Position Priorities

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December 20, 2025
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Ohio State football’s transfer portal strategy: what positions do the Buckeyes need, and how many players will the school take? Ohio State’s roster is loaded with talent, but the transfer portal has become too important to ignore as the Buckeyes look to solidify a championship push. With scholarship numbers in flux and a few glaring depth concerns, the staff is expected to be selective yet intentional about how many players…

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Ohio State Football: Julian Sayin Has Been Elite In His First Year Under Center

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December 19, 2025
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Julian Sayin Has Been Elite In His First Year Under Center We Are Just Sayin, The Future Is Scary The Carlsbad, California, native Julian Sayin has had a unique start to his college football career, but has found his footing and then some in his first year as a starter for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Sayin was elite during his time as a high school football player in California, earning…

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