4 Takeaways From Miami's Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State in CFP Quarterfinals
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Key Points:
- Miami Hurricanes upset No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl, ending Ohio State’s title defense.
- Miami’s defense dominated, sacking Ohio State’s quarterback Julian Sayin five times and limiting the Buckeyes to just 45 rushing yards and a 3-of-10 third-down conversion rate.
- Ohio State struggled early with turnovers and missed opportunities, including a critical interception returned for a touchdown by Miami’s Keionte Scott and a missed 49-yard field goal before halftime.
- Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith had a standout game with 157 yards and a touchdown, but his efforts were not enough to overcome Miami’s physical defense and game control.
