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How to Watch Tonight’s Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl Online
The CFP quarterfinals kick off tonight at the 2025 Cotton Bowl. Here’s where to livestream the Miami vs. Ohio State game online without cable
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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are underway this evening when the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes face the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl. The defending champion Buckeyes have been able to rest for almost a month since losing to No. 1 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship. The Hurricanes are coming off a 10-3 victory over Texas A&M in the first round of the CFP. This will be Miami and Ohio State’s first game together since 2011, when Miami won 24-6.
At a Glance: How to Watch Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV channel: ESPN
- Date, start time: Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Below is everything you need to know about the Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl, including where to stream the game, when to tune in, and current betting odds.
How to Watch Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl Online
All CFP quarterfinal games will air on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl game online using any of the live TV streaming services below.
DirecTV
➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries ESPN in several of its packages — all of which start with a five-day free trial. The most affordable option (after the free trial ends) is the MySports Genre Pack, which costs $59.99 a month for two months and $69.99 a month after that.
Fubo
➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo is another top cable streaming solution for sports fans, and it carries ESPN in every package. Plans start at $55.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial to start.
Sling
➤ $45.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 46 channels
Sling carries ESPN in its Orange plan. The monthly price starts at $45.99, but Sling also offers a one-day pass for $4.99, a three-day pass for $9.99, or a seven-day pass for $14.99.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Hulu + Live TV offers ESPN coverage in its lineup of 95+ channels, and you get a subscription to the ESPN app included. Hulu + Live TV costs $89.99 a month, and you can get a three-day free trial to start.
Stream Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl for Free
Want to stream the Miami vs. Ohio State game for free? Get a free trial to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl Date, Start Time
The Miami vs. Ohio State Cotton Bowl is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Miami vs. Ohio State Odds
Ohio State is a 9.5-point favorite to win at this year’s Cotton Bowl.
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