Ohio State vs. Miami College Football Playoff: How to Watch with Sling
In a rematch of a Bowl game classic, Ohio State faces Miami in the CFP quarterfinals. Here’s a preview and how to watch with Sling.
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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Miami in the College Football Playoff with Sling
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Ohio State vs. Miami in the College Football Playoff is available with a 1 Day Pass ($4.99), 7 Day Pass ($14.99), or 3 Day Pass ($9.99) subscription.
When is Miami vs. Ohio State?
The College Football Playoff between the Hurricanes and the Buckeyes takes place Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 pm ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What Channel is Ohio State vs. Miami?
The Buckeyes vs. the Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff will air on ESPN. To watch ESPN with Sling, subscribe to a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass, or purchase a monthly subscription to Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.
What are the Odds for Miami vs. Ohio State in the College Football Playoff?
According to DraftKings, the Buckeyes are heavy 9.5 point favorites against the Hurricanes. The Over/Under line is currently 42.5 points.
Ohio State-Miami Playoff Game Preview and Details
It’s been 14 years since The Ohio State University and “The U” last met on the gridiron. It was a home-and-home series that the two schools split, though the game won by the Buckeyes in Columbus was later vacated due to sanctions stemming from Terrelle Pryor’s “Tattoogate” scandal. Since then, Ohio State has won two national titles and remained a consistent contender, while Miami has cycled through four coaching staffs. However, Mario Cristobal, a Miami native and alumni has brought stability back to the program. He has racked up back-to-back 10-win seasons and will be looking for the biggest victory of his coaching career on New Year’s Eve. The Canes are coming off an elite defensive performance against Texas A&M and will hope to replicate that showing against Ohio State in Jerry World. However, defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, will have his work cut out for him. A&M had offensive firepower, but the Buckeyes are a different animal, boasting wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Miami’s defense will look to what Indiana did to stifle the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game, but they’ll need help from the offense. Carson Beck struggled against A&M, with most of the team’s success coming on the ground behind Mark Fletcher Jr.’s 172 rushing yards. The Hurricanes need to find ways to get freshman phenom Malachi Toney involved and hope the offensive line continues to open holes for Fletcher. The challenge is that Ohio State’s defense is even better than the unit Miami just faced in College Station. Led by coordinator Matt Patricia and standouts like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese, the Buckeyes allow just 8.2 points per game and 213 yards per game. Miami will need to win the turnover battle and get a stronger performance from the kicking game. Prior to a three miss outing in A&M thanks to windy conditions, Carter Davis had missed only two kicks all season. Ohio State did struggle offensively against Indiana last time out and will now face a strong Miami defensive unit. One wrinkle from the regular season to keep an eye on is that head coach Ryan Day will take over offensive play-calling duties. Offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is balancing his role while serving as the new head coach at USF and Day said they wanted to take some things off his plate. This game has plenty of juice and is a great way to close out 2025.
Who: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7:30pm ET on TNT
Where: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
How to watch: ESPN is available on Sling with a 1, 3, or 7 Day Pass subscription or Sling Orange or Orange + Blue.