Overview
- Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with coverage on ESPN.
- The winner advances to the Fiesta Bowl semifinal to face the Sugar Bowl victor, either No. 3 Georgia or No. 6 Ole Miss.
- Ohio State enters with one of the nation’s stingiest defenses, which has not allowed more than 16 points in a game this season.
- Miami rides momentum from its 10-3 road win at Texas A&M, highlighted by a disruptive pass rush that produced seven sacks.
- BetMGM lists Ohio State as roughly a 9.5-point favorite, and multiple national predictions lean toward the Buckeyes to move on.