Saturday Cadence: CFP Quarterfinals Recap as Miami, Ole Miss, Indiana, & Oregon Advance; What’s Next for Ohio State?

January 4, 2026

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals saw both surprising and expected results as Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the action. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the quarterfinal matchups of the College Football Playoff as Miami upsets Ohio State, Indiana dominates Alabama, Ole Miss beats Georgia in a classic, and Oregon smothers Texas Tech. Biscardi and Kindcaid break down what happened in Arlington to Ohio State and how Miami pulled…

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Cotton Bowl Week: Media and Coverage Recap as Miami beats Ohio State 24-14

Cotton Bowl field at AT&T Stadium | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
January 4, 2026

The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi was on-site in Texas, covering the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami. Here’s a recap of the week. Miami defeated Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl. This was a quarterfinal matchup of the College Football Playoff, with the winner advancing to play Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Here is a recap of all of the on-site coverage throughout the week, ranging from…

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Ohio State Football: Beat Michigan or Win the National Championship?

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in the Cotton Bowl against Miami | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
January 3, 2026

Without using “both,” Ohio State can now answer a fabled question: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? For years, a question has circulated throughout Buckeye Nation and the Ohio State football program: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? The last two seasons have ended with one or the other being accomplished, but not both. 2022 was the first opportunity for the Buckeyes to…

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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

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

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

Image Credit: Ohio State Photo Galleries
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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