Summary
The Ohio State Buckeyes lost to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, ending their season. Miami advances to the semifinals, while Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is likely heading to the NFL. Downs had an impressive game and is expected to be a top draft pick.
Key Facts
- The game took place on December 31 during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, known as the Cotton Bowl.
- Miami Hurricanes defeated Ohio State Buckeyes with a score of 24-14.
- Miami will move on to play in the semifinals against the winner of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss game.
- Ohio State's season ended with this loss, marking the end of the college careers for some players.
- Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is expected to enter the 2026 NFL Draft and might be a top-10 pick.
- During the Cotton Bowl, Downs recorded seven solo tackles and 10 combined tackles.
- Over his past two seasons with Ohio State, Downs averaged two interceptions and 75 combined tackles each season.
