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ARLINGTON, TEXAS (January 1, 2026) The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season on Wednesday (December 31) night. Miami beat the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
Miami didn’t let Ohio State score in the first half and built a 14-0 lead by halftime. The Hurricanes scored on a short touchdown pass and then made a huge play when Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown. That big play helped Miami take control early.
Ohio State tried to come back in the second half. The Buckeyes scored a touchdown early in the third quarter and then got past Miami’s defense again in the fourth, making it 17-14. But Miami answered right away with a long touchdown drive that gave them a 10-point lead.
The Hurricanes’ defense played very well all night. They pressured Ohio State’s quarterback, Julian Sayin, and forced him into mistakes. Sayin threw two interceptions, including the one that Scott took back for a score. Miami also forced another interception late to seal the win.
Miami’s quarterback Carson Beck did a good job leading his team. He completed most of his passes and threw for one touchdown. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. also had a strong game, rushing for good yardage and catching a key pass for six points.
For Ohio State, the loss was a hard end to the season. The Buckeyes came in as a top-ranked team and were favorites to win, but Miami’s defense and big plays kept Ohio State from taking charge. Even though the Buckeyes had more total yards, Miami’s plays when it counted were the difference.
Now they will move on to the CFP semifinal game at the Fiesta Bowl on January 8 against either Georgia or Ole Miss.
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