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Twenty-two years after meeting under the lights with the national championship trophy twinkling in the distance, Ohio State and Miami finally get a chance to rekindle their rivalry in the College Football Playoff.
The two programs are among the most successful in college football history, claiming 14 national titles between them. They are now more than two decades removed from one of the sport’s most famous — or infamous — games, a national championship showdown in which the Buckeyes defeated the Hurricanes following a contentious pass interference call.
After years of biding its time, Miami finally has its chance at revenge. The Hurricanes will face off against Ohio State in the quarterfinals of this year’s College Football Playoff, hoping to knock off one of the country’s most dominant sides and continue their resurgence.
The Buckeyes conjured wonderment in Big Ten play, using their championship pedigree and nous to vanquish all comers — with the exception of No. 1 Indiana. Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist, Jeremiah Smith’s performances inspire sonnets and soliloquies, and Caleb Downs continues to draw first-round buzz. There hasn’t been a repeat national title winner since Georgia in 2021 and 2022, but Ryan Day’s side looks capable of accomplishing that feat.
Lined up opposite Ohio State is Miami, a controversial postseason participant bolstered by its defense. Reuben Bain tore up Texas A&M in the first round of the CFP, tallying three sacks against the Aggies’ highly touted offensive line. Viewed by some as the presumptive No. 1 pick, another Bain masterpiece could set the Hurricanes up for one of the CFP’s biggest upsets.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Ohio State’s matchup with Miami in the 2025 Cotton Bowl. Follow below for highlights, live results and more as two of college football’s most fearsome heavyweights meet at AT&T Stadium.
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5:00 p.m.: We’re about two hours from kickoff at AT&T Stadium. Expect fireworks to erupt all across the storied pitch.
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How to watch Ohio State vs. Miami
Ohio State vs. Miami start time
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The quarterfinal matchup between Ohio State and Miami will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, or 6:30 p.m. local time, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What channel is Ohio State vs. Miami on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Wednesday’s matchup will be aired nationally on ESPN. Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Quint Kessenich (analyst) will have the call from the booth.
Fans looking to stream the game can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
MORE: Full 2025 CFP bracket, final rankings, schedule
College Football Playoff schedule 2025
Dec. 19
| Game | Result |
| First-Round CFP game | Alabama 34, Oklahoma 24 |
Dec. 20
| Game | Result |
| First-Round CFP game | Miami 10, Texas A&M 3 |
| First-Round CFP game | Ole Miss 41, Tulane 10 |
| First-Round CFP game | Oregon 51, James Madison 34 |
Dec. 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Cotton Bowl Classic (quarterfinal) | Miami vs. Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 1
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Capital One Orange Bowl (quarterfinal) | Texas Tech vs. Oregon | 12 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rose Bowl Game (quarterfinal) | Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN |
| Allstate Sugar Bowl (quarterfinal) | Georgia vs. Ole Miss | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 8
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (semifinal) | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 9
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (semifinal) | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| CFP National championship | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
