Overview
- Keionte Scott’s 72-yard interception return early in the second quarter put Miami up 14-0 and flipped the game’s momentum.
- Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin finished 22-of-35 for 287 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and five sacks, while Miami’s Carson Beck went 19-of-26 for 138 yards and a score without a turnover.
- Miami limited the Buckeyes to 45 rushing yards and dominated first-half possession 19:15 to 10:45, setting the tone in the trenches.
- Minutes before kickoff, Ohio State ruled out starting right guard Tegra Tshabola, and redshirt freshman Gabe VanSickle made his first start at the position.
- Miami moves on to the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8 to face the Sugar Bowl winner (Georgia or Ole Miss), as Ohio State’s loss continues the early pattern of first-round bye teams falling in the quarterfinals.