Summary
Miami defeated defending national champion Ohio State in a college football quarterfinal game with a score of 24-14. Keionte Scott made a significant interception return touchdown, helping Miami advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Miami will face either Georgia or Ole Miss next.
Key Facts
- Miami beat Ohio State 24-14 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
- Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown early in the game.
- Miami was the 10th seed and has now won two playoff games to reach the semifinals.
- Carson Beck, Miami's quarterback, completed 19 of 26 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown.
- The Hurricanes aim for their first national title since 2001.
- Miami will play either Georgia or Ole Miss in the semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl on January 8.
- Ohio State, favored to win by 9 1/2 points, could not secure back-to-back national titles.
- Coach Mario Cristobal, a former Miami player, is leading the team in his fourth season.
