The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) face the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. Opening kick is at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Ohio State is a 9.5 favorite.
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Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) Matchup Info
- Game date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN
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Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-9.5)
- Moneyline: Buckeyes (-365), Hurricanes (+285)
- Total: 42 points
- Pick ATS: Miami (FL) (+9.5)
- Pick OU: Over (42)
- Prediction: Ohio State 24, Miami (FL) 19
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) Betting Records and Insights
- Ohio State has covered 10 times in 13 games with a spread this season.
- Miami (FL) has covered eight times in 13 matchups with a spread this year.
- The Buckeyes have been favored by 9.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in eight of those matchups.
- In Ohio State's 13 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
- Miami (FL) games have gone over the point total five out of 13 times this year.