Cotton Bowl: Miami ousts defending champ Ohio State to reach CFP semifinals

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown on an interception return against defending national champion Ohio State.

They certainly were excited, as were a Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver and a former coach who won national championships with the Hurricanes.

Scott picked off a screen pass by Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin...