No. 2 Ohio State faces No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve, with the winner advancing to the Fiesta Bowl. Both teams have key players missing due to absences. Ohio State enters as a significant favorite despite a recent loss, while Miami is on a five-game winning streak. This is the fourth meeting between the teams, with the series tied 2-2. Betting odds favor Ohio State by 9.5 points.