Urban Meyer makes bold prediction for Miami-Ohio State CFP matchup

Urban Meyer made his feelings known on Ohio State's College Football Playoff matchup with Miami. "If Ohio State scores two touchdowns, they win," Meyer said, arguing that the Buckeyes' defense is going to make points very hard to come by for the Hurricanes.

Miami and Ohio State meet Wednesday night in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic quarterfinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a CFP semifinal berth on the line.

Ohio State only needs 2 TDs, according to Urban Meyer

Meyer doesn't like Miami's offense against the number one defense in the nation in Ohio State. At the same time, Meyer noted Ohio State "really struggled against Indiana offensively" the last time it played.

The Buckeyes sit No. 1 nationally in total defense at 213.5 yards allowed per game. Miami is 10th at 281.5 yards allowed per game. In terms of points, Ohio State is first in opponent points per game at 8.8. Miami is fourth at 13.8.

Miami has already shown it can win ugly in this playoff. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M 10-3 in the first round on Dec. 20, leaning on a defense that smothered the Aggies and a late scoring drive that ended with Malachi Toney's 11-yard touchdown with 1:44 left. The Hurricanes finished with a plus-2 margin. Through 13 games, Miami is plus-11 in turnover margin, with 23 takeaways and 12 giveaways.

Ohio State, meanwhile, is not walking into this as some flawless offensive machine. The Buckeyes lost 13-10 to Indiana in the Big Ten title game.

The Hurricanes' path is the same as it was in College Station, just against a better roster. Win the turnover battle. Make the Buckeyes earn everything. If Miami does that, they will have a chance to win the game and Meyer's prediction will age like milk.