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Caleb Downs celebrating against Rutgers | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

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

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

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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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 12/30: Cotton Bowl Preview with Danny Boy Cane

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Also please checkout Danny Boy Cane’s YouTube Channel if you want to checkout his Miami Hurricanes content! Legendary Miami Hurricanes fan Danny Boy Cane welcomes Dan and Cass onto his show to preview the Cotton Bowl! We do a quick Indiana game recap. Discuss how Ohio State is prepping for Cotton…

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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The National Championship Trophy at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. | Image Credit: College Football Playoff Media

Saturday Cadence: Full College Football Playoff Bracket & National Championship Predictions

Ohio State and Indiana on a Collision Course: Blake Biscardi’s Full College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction The College Football Playoff has expanded, but the margins are still razor-thin. Championships still come down to matchups, execution, and who can withstand pressure. After breaking down the bracket, the path to the national title runs through the Big Ten, and it ends with a familiar rematch. First Round:  Oklahoma over Alabama The Sooners…

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