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

December 31, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Cotton Bowl Countdown: Who Will Face Ohio State in Dallas?

December 18, 2025

Cotton Bowl Countdown: Who Will Face Ohio State: Texas A&M or Miami? The Buckeyes are waiting for their opponent in the College Football Playoff matchup in the Cotton Bowl. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are preparing for another high-profile postseason stage. But who will Ohio State face under the bright lights of AT&T Stadium on New Year’s Eve? Texas A&M and Miami square off in Saturday’s first round matchup with…

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Ohio State Football: Four Buckeyes Voted First-Team All-Americans

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December 15, 2025

Ohio State continues its tradition of excellence with four players earning First-Team All-American honors: Caleb Downs, Jeremiah Smith, Arvell Reese, and Kayden McDonald. Ohio State has always been home to stars on the field and winners of postseason awards. However, being named a First-Team All-American is truly something special. The Buckeyes have now produced 93 consensus First-Team All-Americans, joining legends like Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Chris Spielman, and Troy Smith….

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