The 90th edition of the Cotton Bowl will feature an exciting matchup between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Miami.
Ohio State has been patiently waiting for its College Football Playoff opponent after earning a first-round bye. The Buckeyes have continued their dominance since last year’s championship run, holding steady as the nation’s No. 1 team until they were defeated by Indiana in the Big Ten title game.
To reach the quarterfinal round, Miami pulled off a major first-round victory over No. 7 Texas A&M, handing the Aggies their second loss of the season. The Hurricanes will enter this contest as a clear underdog, but anything can happen in the College Football Playoff.
Here is everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Miami, including TV and streaming options for the Cotton Bowl.
What time is the Cotton Bowl today?
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CT
Ohio State vs. Miami will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What channel is Ohio State vs. Miami on today?
Ohio State vs. Miami will air nationally on ESPN. Cord-cutters can catch the action live on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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Ohio State vs. Miami radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 82 (Miami broadcast), 84 (Ohio State broadcast)
You can listen to Ohio State vs. Miami live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 82 (Miami broadcast) and 84 (Ohio State broadcast).
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College football bowl schedule 2025-26
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReliaQuest Bowl | Vanderbilt vs. Iowa | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Sun Bowl | Duke vs. Arizona State | 2 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Citrus Bowl | Texas vs. Michigan | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Las Vegas Bowl | Utah vs. Nebraska | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | Ohio State vs. Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | Texas Tech vs. Oregon | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | Georgia vs. Ole Miss | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 2
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Bowl | Texas State vs. Rice | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Liberty Bowl | Cincinnati vs. Navy | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Duke’s Mayo Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Holiday Bowl | SMU vs. Arizona | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
