Miami freshman tight end Luka Gilbert, the Hurricanes’ only player from Ohio, was offered by the Buckeyes but committed to Miami without making an official visit to OSU. Nate Roberts committed to Ohio State just five days later, and the Buckeyes later added a second tight end in the 2025 class in in-state tight end Brody Lennon.

Ohio State coaches and players have been meeting with the media to preview the CFP matchup vs. Miami. Watch what Kenyatta Jackson Jr. had to say.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes have a past that includes one of the best national championship games ever that college football has seen back in 2003. Ohio State won that game when no one really gave them a chance at all — and the Hurricanes haven’t been the same since.

Ohio State starts its postseason run against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The lead-up to the Dec. 31 game continues the bowl game schedule of having numerous players on offense and defense discuss the matchup.

Ohio State will play the Hurricanes for the first time since 2010 as the Buckeyes look to begin their playoff journey.

The massive turnover sparked Ohio State, as it set the Buckeyes up at the Miami 17 yard line, where Craig Krenzel and the Buckeyes had a touchdown on their mind. On 4th and 1 from the two-yard line, Ohio State kept it in the hands of Krenzel, who took the ball over the goal line to tie up the game at seven.