Miami Stuns Ohio State as Hurricanes March into CFP Semifinal

By Mike Smith • Jan 01, 2026

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl delivered one of the biggest surprises of the postseason, as the Miami Hurricanes knocked off the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, 24-14, on Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas. Behind a dominant defensive effort and timely plays on offense, Miami continued its remarkable playoff run and advanced to the CFP semifinal. …