Overview
- Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington with the national broadcast on ESPN and streaming options including Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN’s app.
- Miami’s official CFP injury report lists LB Malik Bryant, WR Daylyn Upshaw and DB Damari Brown as out, with freshman DT Donta Simpson also ruled out.
- Sportsbooks post Ohio State -9.5 with an over/under of 40.5 and a moneyline around -350, reflecting expectations of a lower-scoring game.
- The winner advances to the Jan. 8 Fiesta Bowl semifinal against the Georgia–Ole Miss Sugar Bowl winner.
- Matchups to watch feature Ohio State’s passing attack led by Heisman finalist Julian Sayin and All‑American Jeremiah Smith versus Miami’s pass rush that logged 41 sacks, with prop markets listing Smith’s receiving line near 81.5 yards.