Ohio State’s path is set. The No. 2 Buckeyes will face Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Dec. 31 in the Cotton Bowl—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

On this episode of The Tim May Show feat. Clay Hall, we break down what the matchup means and why Ohio State already understands the challenge ahead. Ryan Day confirms he’s back in the play-calling saddle, with Brian Hartline stepping back to focus on wide receivers while navigating his new role as South Florida head coach.

Jeremiah Smith says he’s fully healthy after battling a leg injury late in the regular season—and opens up about the extra motivation of facing his hometown school, the program that nearly landed him during recruiting.

Plus, it’s another edition of Mondays with Matt as Matt Wilhelm reflects on Ohio State–Miami history, including the lasting resonance of the Buckeyes’ 2002 national championship win over the Hurricanes.

CFP stakes, coaching shifts, player health, and history collide—don’t miss it.