ESPN's 'College GameDay' will have a special broadcast ahead of the national championship game. Here's everything you need to know

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal kicks off with the tenth-ranked Miami Hurricanes vs. the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.

As the Atlantic Coast Conference expands to nine conference games for most teams next season, the Miami Hurricanes’ final conference opponent has been revealed. UM’s ninth league matchup, as announced Tuesday by the conference: A home game against the Duke Blue Devils.

College Football Playoff schedule, TV channel, time, streaming information for Ohio State Buckeyes vs Miami Hurricanes CFP game on Dec. 31, 2025.

The Hoosiers are the overwhelming favorite but it's not hard to envision the Hurricanes lifting the trophy on their home turf.

The moment Miami and Indiana locked in their spots in the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 12, the ticket market erupted. Seats that began at roughly $350 ballooned beyond $3,

If fan bases are in a lather over this matchup, just imagine what the feeling is like for former Hurricanes who helped build the program's legacy.

There have been some dark times, but no matter what happens Monday night, there’s a firm belief that the Canes' worst days are behind them.