The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) face the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Ohio State is a 7.5 favorite.

The Buckeyes are solid favorites (-7.5) in their game versus the Hurricanes, with the over/under at 40.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Buckeyes are -326 and the Hurricanes are +263.)

Below you can find our preview for this this matchup between the Buckeyes and the Hurricanes, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) betting lines

• Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Buckeyes (-326), Hurricanes (+263)
• Total: 40.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) betting info and stats

Ohio State has an against-the-spread record of 10-3-0 this season. Ohio State has a 9-2 ATS record when favored by at least 7.5 points. Ohio State has been the moneyline favorite 12 times this season, and sports a 11-1 record in those games. Miami (FL) has an 8-5-0 record against the spread this season. This will be the third game this year Miami (FL) is the moneyline underdog, after won both of the games.

Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) recent stats and trends

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Ohio State has covered the spread in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Ohio State games surpassed the set total once.
• The past three Ohio State games averaged 7.7 more points (48.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Miami Hurricanes

• Miami (FL) is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three games.
• Miami (FL) and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
• The past three Miami (FL) games averaged 8.2 more points (48.7) than this matchup’s over/under.

Ohio State vs. Miami (FL) key players

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Julian Sayin has recorded 3,323 yards (255.6 ypg) on 279-of-356 passing with 31 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Bo Jackson, has carried the ball 168 times for 1,035 yards (86.3 per game), scoring five times. He’s also caught 19 passes for 200 yards and one touchdown.
• This season, James Peoples has carried the ball 61 times for 344 yards (34.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Jeremiah Smith’s team-high 1,086 yards as a receiver have come on 80 receptions (out of 101 targets) with 11 touchdowns.
• Carnell Tate has hauled in 48 receptions totaling 838 yards, finding the end zone nine times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Max Klare has been the target of 55 passes and racked up 43 catches for 448 yards, an average of 34.5 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Caden Curry has racked up 11.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 15.0 TFL and 54 tackles.
• Sonny Styles is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 76 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
• Caleb Downs has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 56 tackles, 5.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.

Miami Hurricanes

• Carson Beck leads Miami (FL) with 3,175 yards on 277-of-373 passing with 26 touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Mark Fletcher, has carried the ball 158 times for 857 yards (77.9 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
• CharMar Brown has piled up 375 yards (on 100 attempts) with five touchdowns.
• Malachi Toney leads his team with 992 receiving yards on 89 receptions with eight touchdowns.
• Keelan Marion has caught 44 passes and compiled 590 receiving yards (45.4 per game) with one touchdown.
• CJ Daniels’ 49 targets have resulted in 37 catches for 420 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Akheem Mesidor has 8.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 7.0 TFL and 45 tackles.
• Keionte Scott, Miami (FL)’s leading tackler, has 53 tackles, 8.0 TFL, five sacks, and one interception this year.
• Bryce Fitzgerald has a team-leading six interceptions to go along with 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and six passes defended.