College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31
The Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes will meet in the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. This game will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on December 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN.
The Hurricanes come into this game with a 10-2 record and are ranked 10th in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They will face the Buckeyes, who hold a 12-1 record and are ranked 3rd in both polls. Ohio State will play as the home team in this outdoor matchup.
Miami Team Preview
The Miami Hurricanes have shown strong performance in their recent games. They secured a 38-7 win against Pittsburgh Panthers, with 28 first downs and 276 passing yards. Their defense was effective, allowing only 30 rushing yards and forcing two fumbles from Pittsburgh.
In their game against Virginia Tech Hokies, Miami won 34-17. The Hurricanes had 335 passing yards and managed to secure 22 first downs. Their defense held Virginia Tech to 201 passing yards, while Miami did not fumble or throw any interceptions.
Miami’s offense has been led by key players like Carson Beck and Mark Fletcher Jr. Beck has thrown for 3,072 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. Fletcher Jr. has contributed with 685 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, making the Hurricanes a competitive team in their games.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: Miami vs Ohio State Game Day Info
- Sport: College Football
- Teams: Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
- Venue: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Betting Odds: Miami +289, Ohio State -366
Ohio State Team Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a strong showing in their recent games. They won 27-9 against the Michigan Wolverines, displaying solid performance in both passing and rushing. In a previous home game, they defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-9, showcasing their ability to control the field with 25 first downs.
In the 2025 season, the Buckeyes’ offense ranks 12th in points scored with 454. They have accumulated 3468 passing yards, placing them 13th in that category. However, their rushing game ranks 48th, indicating room for improvement on the ground.
On the defensive side, Ohio State allowed 106 points, ranking 48th. They have been effective in pressuring opponents with 33 sacks, ranking them 9th. The team has also been strong in intercepting passes and recovering fumbles, both ranked in the top 10.
BTB Betting Pick
The Miami Hurricanes are set to cover the spread of +9.5 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Miami’s offense ranks 22nd in points scored this season, while Ohio State’s defense is ranked 48th in points against. Given these stats, the projected score is Ohio State 28, Miami 20, which suggests Miami will cover the spread.
The total for the game is set at 42.5 points. Miami has scored 409 points this season, ranking 22nd, and Ohio State has scored 454 points, ranking 12th. With a projected combined score of 48 points, taking the over is the recommendation for this game.