The highly anticipated College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between the 10th-ranked Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes and the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes is set for Wednesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Miami comes into the contest on a high note, having secured a solid 10-3 victory over Texas A&M in the first round of the playoffs on December 20. In contrast, Ohio State faced disappointment in their last outing, suffering a narrow 13-10 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6.
The Hurricanes, boasting an impressive 11-2 record, tied for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference and demonstrated their capability against tough opponents, remaining undefeated at 4-0 against ranked teams this season. The Buckeyes, with a slightly better record at 12-1, tied for first place in the Big Ten and are the defending national champions, competing well with a 3-1 record against ranked opponents in 2025.
The all-time series between the two teams is evenly matched, with a record of 2-2. As the game approaches, the Buckeyes are favored by 9.5 points, with the over/under set at 40.5 total points, according to the latest odds from SportsLine.
For those looking to analyze the matchup further, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times. According to the model, there is a lean towards the Over, while one side of the spread shows favorable outcomes in more than 50% of the simulations.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and fans will be eager to see if Miami can continue its strong performance against a formidable Ohio State team. The excitement builds as the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff draw near, setting the stage for a thrilling clash on the gridiron.