The CFP quarterfinals get underway with the reigning champions. Ohio State takes on Miami in the Cotton Bowl, a must-see matchup for college football fans everywhere.
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The Hurricanes' inclusion in this year's playoff was a shock to some, but it paid off as Miami upset Texas A&M in the first round of the postseason. They have the momentum. Do they have what it takes to knock off the Buckeyes?
The Big Ten runner-up has still proved itself to be a top squad, hence the No. 2 seed. That doesn't faze Ohio State, though. The Buckeyes are prepped and ready for whatever is ahead. They hope it's a second straight national title.
The road to the championship continues through the Cotton Bowl. Here's how you can be part of the fun and get tickets to the Ohio State-Miami game with the best prices and seats.
Ohio State vs. Miami tickets for 2025 Cotton Bowl
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Passes start at just $100 for Standing Room Only and upper concourse. Mezzanine passes cost at least $185, main $220 and club $250.
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Ohio State vs. Miami date, start time
- Date: Wednesday, December 31
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Ohio State takes on Miami int he CFP quarterfinals. The Cotton Bowl will kick off Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
College Football Playoff 2025-26 schedule
The 2025-26 CFP is here. Below is a look at the schedule for each game throughout the playoffs. Click here to view tickets for each matchup.
First round
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Fri., Dec. 19 | No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24 | - |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | No. 10 Miami 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3 | - |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 11 Tulane 10 | - |
| Sat., Dec. 20 | No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 12 James Madison 34 | - |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Wed., Dec. 31 | Cotton Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs. Texas A&M/Miami | 7:30p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Orange Bowl - No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Oregon/JMU | Noon |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Rose Bowl - No. 1 Indiana vs. Oklahoma/Alabama | 4 p.m. |
| Thurs., Jan. 1 | Sugar Bowl - No. 3 Georgia vs. Ole Miss/Tulane | 8 p.m. |
Semifinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Thurs., Jan. 8 | Fiesta Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Jan. 9 | Peach Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
National championship
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., Jan. 19 | National Championship | 7:30 p.m. |
College Football Playoff 2025-26 bracket
