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By Cole Sullivan
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The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes rose to the occasion Saturday afternoon, defeating the No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies 10–3 in a defensive slugfest. The game was ultimately sealed when Miami intercepted a pass on third-and-goal, stopping Texas A&M’s final scoring threat and putting the game away.
With the win, Miami advances to the second round of the College Football Playoff and will face the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl. The matchup is set for Dec. 31 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Moments after the game, Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a subtle message on social media after finding out who the Buckeyes next opponent will be. Smith posted the purple devil emoji minutes after the game went final.
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Smith had a historic showing as a true freshman in last year’s first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, erupting for multiple multi-touchdown performances that helped the Buckeyes reel off four straight wins and capture their first national championship since the 2014 season.
Now a sophomore, Smith has only continued to elevate his game. The Cotton Bowl will mark his first career matchup against Miami and Ohio State’s first meeting with the Hurricanes since 2011.
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However, this won’t be an easy task for Smith and Ohio State, as Miami’s defense played exceptionally well on Saturday, completely shutting down the Aggies.
That said, Ohio State may very well have the best defense in the country, setting the stage for a potentially low-scoring battle when the two teams face off on New Year’s Eve.
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