"There is an argument to be made that Ohio State will just run over Miami here. But I am becoming convinced that Miami has the best defense in this tournament, and the last time we saw Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, he was put under control by an Indiana defense that got after him. He hasn't played football for nearly a month and he's being welcomed back by Rueben Bain and a violent Miami defensive line."
"Because Ohio State ought to make Miami pay for its we're better-than-Notre Dame insolence. Of course the Hurricanes were better than the Irish; they beat them straight up. But to hijack the debate from where it belonged, which was Notre Dame-Alabama, well, shame be upon them. In fairness, though, this game might get the best rating of all because it is a standalone on what is otherwise a crowded New Year's Day slate of hangover-powered nonsense."
The expanded playoff's first round underwhelmed, and the second round is expected to yield better games while still carrying blowout risk. A three-week layoff could affect team readiness and performance. Miami fields a powerful, aggressive defensive line anchored by Rueben Bain that could disrupt Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin after a lengthy absence. Miami's offense projects limited scoring, making low-scoring contests possible. Ohio State still projects to advance narrowly. Scheduling placed Ohio State-Miami on a weekday slot, which may influence viewership. Oregon at Texas Tech presents a difficult evaluation given the talent on both offenses.
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