Miami is a 9.5-point underdog to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night, per the FanDuel Sportsbook. Miami is -280 on the money line and Ohio State is -350. The over/under for Miami versus Ohio State is 41.5.
Betting the over for Miami versus Ohio State is -105 and taking the under is -115. The spread has mostly fluctuated between 9.5 and 10.0 points according to TeamRankings.com. The over/under has moved between 41.5 and 42.5 over the last five days.
Miami is 8-5 against the spread during the 2025 season and Ohio State is 10-2-1. Miami is an underdog for the third time in 2025. Notre Dame lost 27-24 to Miami as a 2.5 point favorite on August 31. Miami beat Texas A&M 10-3 in the CFP First Round as a 3.0-point underdog.
Ohio State is favored for the 14th consecutive game in 2025. Ohio State had a push against Ohio in a 37-9 win as a 28-point favorite and beat Purdue 34-10 as a 29.5-point favorite. Indiana defeated Ohio State 13-10 in the Big 10 Championship Game as a 3.0-point underdog.
Specialized Miami and Ohio State 2025 odds history
Miami has covered three times away from home in 2025 and failed to cover twice. Ohio State has covered in four of its six games away from home in 2025. Miami has won outright both times as an underdog in 2025. As previously stated, Ohio State is favored for the 14th consecutive time in 2025.
Miami and Ohio State 2025 Over/Under history
Five of the 13 Miami games have gone under in 2025 and four of the 13 Ohio State contests have been under the total. Four out of five Miami games away from home have been under the total in 2025. All five 2025 Ohio State road games and their only neutral site game were under the total.
Miami and Ohio State offensive and defensive scoring in 2025
Ohio State is 16th, averaging 34.9 points per game in 2025 and Miami is 29th, posting 32.2 per contest. The Buckeyes lead the nation, allowing 8.2 PPG and the Hurricanes are fourth, permitting 13.2. Miami and Ohio State trend toward a low-scoring game.