Episode

Ohio State vs. Miami final call, predictions for Cotton Bowl quarterfinal matchup

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Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast
Published
Dec 31, 2025
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887
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Summary

A pre-game breakdown of the Cotton Bowl playoff quarterfinal between Ohio State and Miami. The hosts analyze coaching shifts, key player matchups, and specific score predictions for the matchup in Arlington.

Topics

  • Ohio State Football
  • Miami Hurricanes
  • Cotton Bowl
  • College Football Playoff
  • College Football Predictions
  • Brian Hartline
  • Keenan Bailey
  • CFB Playoffs

Highlights

  • Main idea: A significant shift in coaching responsibilities sees Brian Hartline moving to the field while Keenan Bailey moves to the box
  • Tactical insight: Ohio State must implement a quick passing game to neutralize Miami's aggressive pass rush and protect Julian Sain
  • Failure mode: Miami's ability to move Ruben Bain inside could create difficult matchups for the Ohio State interior guards
  • Bold prediction: The hosts project a high-scoring affair with a specific score prediction of 28-10 in favor of Ohio State
  • Practical takeaway: Watch for the Ohio State defense to force at least two turnovers against the Miami offense

Chapters

  1. 1:00 Coaching Staff Reorganization: Analysis of the new roles for Keenan Bailey and Brian Hartline and how it affects game planning.
  2. 3:00 Bold Player Predictions: Predictions regarding Julian Sain's touchdown count and Bo Jackson's yardage performance.
  3. 6:00 Defensive Matchups and Turnovers: Evaluating the Ohio State defense's ability to disrupt the Miami offense and force interceptions.
  4. 8:00 Final Score Projections: The hosts debate and finalize their predicted winning score for the Cotton Bowl.
  5. 10:00 The Battle of the Trenches: A deep dive into the matchup between Miami's pass rush and the Ohio State offensive line.
  6. 12:00 Strategic Defensive Adjustments: Discussing how Miami might use defensive shifts to exploit Ohio State's interior linemen.