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Ryan Day Assumes Ohio State Play‑Calling for Cotton Bowl Quarterfinal vs. Miami

Odds and models lean Buckeyes, with protection of Julian Sayin against Miami’s pass rush the pivotal concern.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Head Football Coaches Ryan Day (L) of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers shake hands at midfield after the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana Hoosiers won the game 13-10.

Overview

  • Ohio State meets No. 10 Miami in the CFP quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium, airing on ESPN.
  • Ryan Day said the offensive plan is being built collaboratively and that he will make the final calls, while Brian Hartline remains focused on coaching receivers after accepting the USF job.
  • Miami advanced with a 10–3 upset at Texas A&M fueled by seven sacks and three takeaways, extending a season total of 41 sacks for one of the nation’s most disruptive fronts.
  • The Buckeyes enter with the nation’s top statistical defense and a high‑efficiency offense led by Heisman finalist Julian Sayin, who emphasized quicker decisions after five sacks in the Big Ten title loss.
  • Forecasts favor Ohio State, with ESPN’s model giving a 70.5% win probability and BetMGM listing the Buckeyes as a 9.5‑point favorite, though analysts note the line‑of‑scrimmage battle could define the game.