Miami Hurricanes Gear Up for Ohio State Showdown

Miami Hurricanes are making waves again. They beat Texas A&M 10-3. This win puts them in the spotlight. Now, they face Ohio State in the quarterfinals. Mario Cristobal, Miami's head coach, shared his thoughts. He talked about the team's journey. They went from low points to this big moment. He said, "We were down but kept pushing. Now, we're here, and that's what matters. " Miami's defense was on fire. They shut down Texas A&M's offense. The Aggies averaged 36. 3 points per game. But against Miami, they scored zero touchdowns. Quarterback Marcel Reed had a tough time. He was sacked seven times and made mistakes. Rueben Bain Jr. stood out. He's the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He had four tackles for loss and three sacks. He even blocked a field goal. Miami also limited Texas A&M to just 89 rushing yards.On offense, Miami did what they needed to. Carson Beck, the quarterback, threw for 103 yards. Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 172 yards. He had a big 56-yard run in the fourth quarter. This set up the game-winning touchdown. But Miami isn't perfect. They had only 49 plays and four red-zone trips. They need to improve. Ohio State is a tough opponent. They are the reigning national champions. Their defense allows just 8. 2 points per game. Miami wants to follow Ohio State's path. They finished the regular season 10-2. Ohio State did the same and won the championship. Miami sees this as their chance. The Cotton Bowl will be a big test. Ohio State is favored by 9. 5 points. But Miami believes in their momentum and defense. This game will show who's stronger.