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College Football Playoffs: Key Bowls Set for Showdown

12/31/2025

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College Bowl Showdowns

No. 2 Ohio State will face No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl semifinals.
No. 4 Texas Tech faces No. 5 Oregon in the Orange Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl semifinals.
No. 1 Indiana will meet No. 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl semifinals.
No. 3 Georgia will take on No. 6 Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl semifinals.

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Hurricanes Face Buckeyes

The CFP quarterfinals open with the Miami Hurricanes facing Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on December 31.
Miami comes off a 10-3 win over Texas A&M and features a defense led by Rueben Bain Jr.
Ohio State enters with a 12-1 record and a defense allowing 213 yards per game.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as both teams pursue a championship.

History

Historical Context

The Cotton Bowl Classic, inaugurated on January 1, 1937, in Dallas, symbolizes the rise of college football in America. Initially featuring teams like TCU and Marquette, it became a prestigious postseason event, particularly for the Southwest Conference champions until its dissolution in 1996. Today, the Cotton Bowl remains significant, hosting elite teams and reflecting the enduring cultural impact of college athletics.

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College Bowl Showdowns

No. 2 Ohio State will face No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl semifinals.
No. 4 Texas Tech faces No. 5 Oregon in the Orange Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl semifinals.
No. 1 Indiana will meet No. 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl semifinals.
No. 3 Georgia will take on No. 6 Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl, with the winner advancing to the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl semifinals.

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