Ohio State begins national title defense with Cotton Bowl Classic matchup vs Miami

Miami and Ohio State are no strangers to playing each other in big games. 

On Wednesday, the two teams will play each other in the Cotton Bowl Classic at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State, who is 12-1 and the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff, enjoyed a bye through the first round as they look to defend their title. 

Miami, who was 10-2 and the No. 10 seed in the College Football Playoff, upset No. 7 Texas A&M on the road in the first round in a defensive struggle, winning 10-3.