Ohio St vs. Miami Cotton Bowl Prediction & Odds

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal round will see the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) squaring off against the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State is favored in the matchup, by 9.5 points.

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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 (-356), Hurricanes (+283)
  • Total: 40.5 points
  • Pick ATS: Miami (FL) (+9.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (40.5)
  • 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 chances against the spread this season.
  • Miami (FL) has won eight games against the spread this season, failing to cover five times.
  • The Buckeyes have covered the spread eight times this season (8-2 ATS) when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites.
  • In Ohio State's 13 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
  • In 2025, five Miami (FL) games have gone over the point total.

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