How to Watch Ohio State vs. Miami (FL): Cotton Bowl Quarterfinal Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 31, 2025

Updated Dec. 31, 2025 5:29 a.m. ET

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The College Football Playoff quarterfinal round will see the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) meeting the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State is favored in the matchup, by 9.5 points. The game featuring the Buckeyes and Hurricanes will be available on ESPN.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Miami (FL)

When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Ohio State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Texas	W 14-7
9/6/2025	vs. Grambling State	W 70-0
9/13/2025	vs. Ohio	W 37-9
9/27/2025	at Washington	W 24-6
10/4/2025	vs. Minnesota	W 42-3
10/11/2025	at Illinois	W 34-16
10/18/2025	at Wisconsin	W 34-0
11/1/2025	vs. Penn State	W 38-14
11/8/2025	at Purdue	W 34-10
11/15/2025	vs. UCLA	W 48-10
11/22/2025	vs. Rutgers	W 42-9
11/29/2025	at Michigan	W 27-9
12/6/2025	vs. Indiana	L 13-10
12/31/2025	vs. Miami (FL)	-

Ohio State 2025 Stats & Insights

Ohio State has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (24th-best with 429.5 yards per game) and total defense (best with 213.5 yards allowed per game) this year.
Ohio State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the passing game this season, ranking 25th-best in passing (266.8 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (129.1 passing yards allowed per game).
The Buckeyes have been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking 16th-best in scoring offense (34.9 points per game) and best in scoring defense (8.2 points allowed per game).
The Buckeyes rank 61st in rushing yards this year (162.8 rushing yards per game), but they've been shining on defense, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 84.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
Ohio State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (second-best with a 54.9% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (sixth-best with a 28.8% third-down percentage allowed) this year.
The Buckeyes have forced 13 total turnovers (95th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over nine times (seventh in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +4, 43rd-ranked in college football.

Ohio State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Julian Sayin	QB	3,323 YDS (78.4%) / 31 TD / 6 INT
Jeremiah Smith	WR	80 REC / 1,086 YDS / 11 TD / 90.5 YPG
Bo Jackson	RB	1,035 YDS / 5 TD / 86.3 YPG / 6.2 YPC 19 REC / 200 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 22.2 REC YPG
Carnell Tate	WR	48 REC / 838 YDS / 9 TD / 76.2 YPG
Caden Curry	DL	54 TKL / 15 TFL / 11 SACK
Arvell Reese	LB	62 TKL / 8 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Sonny Styles	LB	76 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Caleb Downs	DB	56 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT

Miami (FL)'s 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2025	vs. Notre Dame	W 27-24
9/6/2025	vs. Bethune-Cookman	W 45-3
9/13/2025	vs. South Florida	W 49-12
9/20/2025	vs. Florida	W 26-7
10/4/2025	at Florida State	W 28-22
10/17/2025	vs. Louisville	L 24-21
10/25/2025	vs. Stanford	W 42-7
11/1/2025	at SMU	L 26-20
11/8/2025	vs. Syracuse	W 38-10
11/15/2025	vs. North Carolina State	W 41-7
11/22/2025	at Virginia Tech	W 34-17
11/29/2025	at Pittsburgh	W 38-7
12/20/2025	at Texas A&M	W 10-3
12/31/2025	vs. Ohio State	-

Miami (FL) 2025 Stats & Insights

Miami (FL) ranks 35th in the FBS with 413.4 total yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 10th-best by surrendering just 281.5 total yards per game.
Miami (FL) is posting 262.5 passing yards per game on offense this season (32nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 194.5 passing yards per contest (32nd-ranked) on defense.
The Hurricanes rank 28th in the FBS with 32.2 points per game, but they've been lifted up by their defense, which ranks fourth-best by surrendering just 13 points per contest.
The Hurricanes' run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank seventh-best in the FBS with 87 rushing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are compiling 150.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 76th.
On third down, Miami (FL) has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 24th-best in third-down conversion rate (45.8%) and 11th-best in third-down rate allowed (30.9%).
The Hurricanes have excelled in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of +11 ranks eighth-best in the FBS, with 23 forced turnovers (17th in the nation) and 12 turnovers committed (18th in the nation).

Miami (FL) 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Carson Beck	QB	3,175 YDS (74.3%) / 26 TD / 10 INT 33 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 2.8 RUSH YPG
Malachi Toney	WR	89 REC / 992 YDS / 8 TD / 76.3 YPG
Mark Fletcher	RB	857 YDS / 10 TD / 77.9 YPG / 5.4 YPC 14 REC / 107 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11.9 REC YPG
CharMar Brown	RB	375 YDS / 5 TD / 31.3 YPG / 3.8 YPC 16 REC / 115 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 14.4 REC YPG
Jakobe Thomas	DB	52 TKL / 4 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 4 INT
Akheem Mesidor	DL	45 TKL / 7 TFL / 8.5 SACK
Keionte Scott	DB	53 TKL / 8 TFL / 5 SACK / 1 INT
Rueben Bain Jr.	DL	38 TKL / 8 TFL / 7.5 SACK / 1 INT