It feels like it’s been ages since the Buckeyes last took the field, but they will finally do so again tonight against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. In a rematch of the famed 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Ohio State will be looking for a repeat result of the last time these two teams met in the postseason — albeit hopefully with a little less drama!

Wednesday night's matchup may not have the talent level of the 2003 Miami-Ohio State classic, but it's plenty loaded with NFL prospects.

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes play against the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes in a CFP Quarterfinal game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals open on New Year's Eve with what should be among the most tantalizing defensive battles of the entire postseason. No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Miami are in for a showdown in the Cotton Bowl that promises to be physical, low-scoring and high on elite talent at the point of attack.

The Buckeyes won 31-24, but the game was overshadowed by controversy. In double overtime, Miami was flagged for a questionable pass interference call on an Ohio State 4th-down pass attempt, helping set up OSU's game-tying touchdown.

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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a florida native, could have ended up at Miami football. He reveals why: