The defending national champion and second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes clash with the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes at the Cotton Bowl in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals today. Find out how to watch for free.

The Miami Hurricanes face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP Quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes play against the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in a CFP Quarterfinal game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals open on New Year's Eve with what should be among the most tantalizing defensive battles of the entire postseason. No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Miami are in for a showdown in the Cotton Bowl that promises to be physical, low-scoring and high on elite talent at the point of attack.

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The CFP quarterfinals kick off tonight at the 2025 Cotton Bowl. Here’s where to livestream the Miami vs. Ohio State game online without cable

The first CFP quarterfinal game is set between Ohio State and Miami. Here's how to watch the Cotton Bowl, including time, TV schedule and more:

Ohio State takes on Miami in the CFP quarterfinals today in the Cotton Bowl. Here's how to watch including TV channel, time, and streaming info.