2025 Cotton Bowl: #2 tOSU vs #10 Miami-FL, Wed 12/31 7:30 ET at JerryWorld
- By BigWoof31
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I just don't know how OSU loses this game. The more I look at the numbers between both teams, the more it looks like aTm was an outlier game for Miami, and though they have talent and it won't be as easy. OSU has the ability to expose Miami on so many levels:
pnuts hits in on his head with this summary. Buckeyes would probably have to lose this game, I don't think Miami can win it - straight up.
Let's give the Canes some credit - they had three weeks off and they looked pissed off and ready to go in Kyle field. Clearly they self scouted and prepared their defense and run game accordingly.
Furthermore, their game plan kept Carson Beck out of the disaster zone and simply relied on the run game. That's not a terrible way to play things, especially when you are very confident in your offensive line.
Cristobal's a bit of a goober and bad with clock management - but the dude knows how to coach up offensive lineman.
My $.02 - Ohio State will win like they win most games. Better players, better coaching and balance.
I don't think Sayin will throw the ball 35+ times and it would not surprise me to see Rueben Bain get JS on his butt at least once (he's pretty damn good) but adjustments will be made and I think Ohio state wins by 13-16 points.
Point of Caution:
1). Don't be stupid and "stick to the chart" when it comes to 4th down in Miami territory. Kick the field goal, take the points and put your world class defense back on the field. Miami got big momentum swings stuffing A&M on 4th downs. Don't risk that. Take the points and make them chase.
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