PFF Grades: Miami's ten best players in the Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State
247Sports••sports
Key Points:
- The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes upset No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl, dominating early with a 14-0 lead including a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown by Keionte Scott.
- Miami's defense was dominant, generating seven tackles for loss, five sacks, and holding Ohio State to just 45 rushing yards while forcing three-of-ten third-down conversions.
- Miami's offense was efficient rather than explosive, converting 7-of-14 third downs and scoring 14 points on three red-zone trips despite totaling only 291 yards.
- Standout performers included DE Rueben Bain (83.5 PFF grade) with six quarterback pressures and a sack, DB Keion
