Ohio State vs Miami channel today: where to watch the game live

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How to watch Ohio State vs. Miami: TV channels and streaming
Radio and audio: Listen live from anywhere
Kickoff details: Date, time, and venue for the Cotton Bowl
Key storylines: What to watch on the field
Live coverage and in-game updates
CFP bowl calendar: Quarterfinals and surrounding bowl games
Further reading and resources

The Cotton Bowl serves up a high-stakes clash as No. 2 Ohio State meets No. 10 Miami for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Both teams bring momentum and pressure to AT&T Stadium, setting the stage for a classic postseason showdown.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Miami: TV channels and streaming

If you plan to watch the Cotton Bowl live, here’s what you need to know.

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Television: ESPN will broadcast the game nationally.

Live streaming: Stream on the ESPN app or Fubo.

Mobile access: The ESPN app offers live access to the telecast without a cable subscription.

Tip: Download the ESPN app before kickoff to avoid delays.

Radio and audio: Listen live from anywhere

Prefer audio? Tune in via satellite radio.

SiriusXM: Channel 82 for the Miami broadcast.

SiriusXM: Channel 84 for the Ohio State broadcast.

New listeners can often take advantage of limited-time trials on SiriusXM.

Kickoff details: Date, time, and venue for the Cotton Bowl

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Expect national coverage and big crowds for this New Year’s Eve prime-time game.

Key storylines: What to watch on the field

The matchup pits a Miami squad that closed the season strong against defending champions hungry to return to the title picture.

Miami momentum: The Hurricanes have won five straight since a loss to SMU in early November.

Defensive highlight: Miami limited No. 7 Texas A&M to just three points in their CFP opener.

Ohio State context: The Buckeyes took their first defeat in the Big Ten title game but still claimed a first-round bye.

Players to watch: Quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith are central to Ohio State’s push for a repeat.

Live coverage and in-game updates

Follow real-time updates and live commentary if you can’t watch the TV feed.

Network tickers and social feeds will post play-by-play highlights.

Mobile apps for ESPN and major sports outlets provide push alerts for scoring changes.

CFP bowl calendar: Quarterfinals and surrounding bowl games

Below is a simplified schedule of key bowl games around the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Day slate

ReliaQuest Bowl — Vanderbilt vs. Iowa — Noon ET — ESPN, Fubo

Sun Bowl — Duke vs. Arizona State — 2 p.m. ET — CBS, Paramount+

Citrus Bowl — Texas vs. Michigan — 3 p.m. ET — ABC, Fubo

Las Vegas Bowl — Utah vs. Nebraska — 3:30 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) — Ohio State vs. Miami — 7:30 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

Thursday, Jan. 1 — Quarterfinal action continues

CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) — Texas Tech vs. Oregon — Noon ET — ESPN, Fubo

CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) — Indiana vs. Alabama — 4 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) — Georgia vs. Ole Miss — 8 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

Friday, Jan. 2 — Midweek bowls

Armed Forces Bowl — Texas State vs. Rice — 1 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

Liberty Bowl — Cincinnati vs. Navy — 4:30 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

Duke’s Mayo Bowl — Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest — 8 p.m. ET — ESPN, Fubo

Holiday Bowl — SMU vs. Arizona — 8 p.m. ET — Fox, Fubo

CFP semifinals and championship timeline

Thursday, Jan. 8 — CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) — 7:30 p.m. ET — ESPN

Friday, Jan. 9 — CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) — 7:30 p.m. ET — ESPN

Monday, Jan. 19 — CFP National Championship — 7:30 p.m. ET — ESPN