The College Football Playoff is kicking off again after a brief hiatus, featuring four quarterfinal clashes over the next couple of days. First on the agenda is the Cotton Bowl, which sees 10th-ranked Miami taking on the reigning champions, 2nd-ranked Ohio State.
This game marks the Buckeyes’ third straight appearance in the Cotton Bowl. Just last year, they secured a victory against Texas in the CFP semifinals to reach the national championship. This year, they had a first-round bye and haven’t played since December 6, when they faced off against No. 1 Indiana, which handed them their only loss during the regular season.
On the flip side, Miami is making its debut in the CFP this season and marches into this matchup with a five-game winning streak. They advanced to the Cotton Bowl after a narrow win over Texas A&M, with a score of 10-3 in the first round.
Details for the 2025 Cotton Bowl:
- Teams: 10th-ranked Miami Hurricanes vs. 2nd-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes
- Date: December 31st at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial available)
If you’re looking for ways to catch the 2025 Cotton Bowl without a cable subscription, here’s a suggestion.
Cotton Bowl Kickoff Time:
Miami vs. Ohio State is set to begin tonight, December 31st, at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Stream the Game for Free:
If you lack a cable connection, consider using a live TV streaming service to watch Miami against Ohio State for free.
DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial that includes ESPN, so you can get your college football fix without a subscription. After the trial, the service provides over 90 channels starting at around $49.99 monthly.
If you’re hesitant to sign up for a long-term plan, there’s a one-day pass from Sling Orange. It costs $4.99 and grants you 24-hour access, including ESPN. They also have weekend and week passes for more flexibility.
Upcoming College Football Playoff Schedule:
- Quarterfinals (December 31st, January 1st)
- Cotton Bowl: Dec. 31, 7:30 PM ET – No. 10 Miami vs. No. 2 Ohio State.
- Orange Bowl: January 1, 12 PM – No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 Texas Tech
- Rose Bowl: January 1, 4 PM – No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 1 Indiana
- Sugar Bowl: January 1, 8 PM – No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 3 Georgia.
- Semi-finals (January 8th to 9th)
- Fiesta Bowl: January 8, 7:30 PM – Ole Miss/Georgia vs. Miami/Ohio State
- Peach Bowl: January 9, 7:30 PM – Oregon/Texas Tech vs. Alabama/Indiana
- National Championship (January 19th, 7:30 PM)
