Overview
- Miami’s defense registered five sacks and limited Ohio State to 45 rushing yards, controlling the line of scrimmage throughout.
- Ohio State’s Julian Sayin went 22-of-35 for 287 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions and was sacked five times, while Miami’s Carson Beck efficiently finished 19-of-26 for 138 yards and a score.
- Minutes before kickoff, Ohio State ruled out starting right guard Tegra Tshabola, with Gabe VanSickle starting and rotating with Joshua Padilla.
- Head coach Ryan Day accepted responsibility for Ohio State’s slow start, saying he did not have the team ready.
- Miami advances to the Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Jan. 8 against the Sugar Bowl winner (Georgia or Ole Miss), reinforcing questions about first-round byes after another top seed exited early.