The College Football Playoff quarterfinals kick off with a marquee matchup in the Cotton Bowl as No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes faces No. 10 Miami Hurricanes.

On this New Year’s Eve edition of The Scott Hamilton Show, The Athletic’s Manny Navarro joins the program to break down Miami’s evolution since these programs last met on the biggest stage in the 2002 BCS National Championship Game.

We discuss how far the Hurricanes have come, what this moment means for the program, and how a statement win could reshape national perception under head coach Mario Cristobal. From roster makeup and physicality to mindset and playoff pressure, this episode dives deep into what’s at stake for both sides as the CFP opens.

A must-watch preview as Ohio State and Miami collide again—this time with a playoff berth on the line.