Overview
- Miami’s front sacked Julian Sayin five times and held Ohio State to 45 rushing yards, setting the tone in Arlington.
- Keionte Scott jumped a screen for a 72-yard pick-six to help stake a 14-0 halftime lead.
- Carson Beck went 19-of-26 for 138 yards with a touchdown to Mark Fletcher Jr., who also rushed for 90 yards.
- Sayin finished 22-of-35 for 287 yards with two interceptions, while Jeremiah Smith had seven catches for 157 yards and a score.
- Minutes before kickoff Ohio State ruled out starting guard Tegra Tshabola, as No. 10 Miami moved on to a Jan. 8 Fiesta Bowl semifinal vs. Georgia or Ole Miss in a result fueling scrutiny of first-round byes and long layoffs.