WATCH: Ryan Day on Cotton Bowl matchup

Published: Dec. 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM EST

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio State is favored by 9.5 points over Miami in the Cotton Bowl tonight and head coach Ryan Day says the team’s experience should be a key factor.

Ohio State (12-1) is the reigning national champions.

QB Julian Sayin (31 TD passes, 6 INT) and WR Jeremiah Smith (80 catches, 11 TD) lead a potent OSU offense.