This extremely anticipated CFP matchup delivered massive time after Miami jumped out to a two-touchdown lead within the first half, and the Buckeyes rallied to maintain it shut. Ohio State’s offense simply did not have sufficient to high the Hurricanes, who advance to the CFP semifinals and can play the winner of No. 3 Georgia or No. 6 Ole Miss within the Fiesta Bowl semifinals on Jan. 8.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck went 19 for 26 and threw for 138 yards and one landing, including 23 speeding yards on seven carries. Operating backs Mark Fletcher Jr. and CharMar Brown had robust performances, as Fletcher completed with 90 yards on 19 carries whereas Brown scored a clutch late fourth-quarter landing.
For the Buckeyes, quarterback Julian Saying threw for 287 yards, one landing and two interceptions, finishing 22 of 35 passes. He was additionally sacked 5 occasions within the Cotton Bowl after being sacked simply six occasions throughout the entire common season.
Extensive receiver Jeremiah Smith nonetheless had a standout sport, racking up 157 yards and one landing, whereas working again Bo Jackson added 55 speeding yards and Ohio State’s different journey to the top zone.
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Miami INT Ends Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl Comeback Attempt
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Miami’s CharMar Brown All But Puts the Game Away with Late TD
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Ohio State Cuts Miami’s Lead to 17-14 Early in the 4th Quarter
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Miami Pushes the Lead Over Ohio State to 10
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Bo Jackson Gets Ohio State on the Board
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Miami’s Pick-Six Extends Lead
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Miami Strikes First
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