At a Glance
- No. 10 Miami Hurricanes upset No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl.
- No. 5 Oregon Ducks shut out No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0 in the Orange Bowl.
- No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers defeated No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the Rose Bowl.
- Why it matters: The three victories set up a CFP semifinal slate that will decide the national champion on Jan. 19.
Quarterfinals of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff are in full swing, with Miami, Oregon, and Indiana each securing dramatic wins that will determine the national title matchup.
Quarterfinal Highlights
No. 10 Miami Hurricanes upset No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Miami held Ohio State to 45 rushing yards and recorded a pick-six.
The win marks Miami’s second upset in its debut CFP appearance.
No. 5 Oregon Ducks shut out No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Oregon forced four turnovers and stopped three fourth-down attempts.
The victory is the Ducks’ first win over a top-five opponent in CFP history.
No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers defeated No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in Pasadena, California.
Indiana limited Alabama to 193 total yards.
The victory is the Hoosiers’ first bowl win since 1991.
- Miami held Ohio State to 45 rushing yards and recorded a pick-six.
- Oregon forced four turnovers and stopped three fourth-down attempts.
- Indiana limited Alabama to 193 total yards.
Semifinal Roadmap
The semifinals will take place on Jan. 8-9, with the national championship on Jan. 19.
The matchups are:
| Quarterfinal | Winner | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Bowl | No. 10 Miami Hurricanes | No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes | 24-14 |
| Orange Bowl | No. 5 Oregon Ducks | No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders | 23-0 |
| Rose Bowl | No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers | No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide | 38-3 |
- Fiesta Bowl – Jan. 8, 7:30 ET, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ – Miami vs. winner of Sugar Bowl (Georgia/Ole Miss).
- Peach Bowl – Jan. 9, 7:30 ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – Oregon vs. Indiana.
- National Championship – Jan. 19, 7:30 ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens – winner of Fiesta vs. winner of Peach.
Key Takeaways
- Miami, Oregon, and Indiana have each secured CFP quarterfinal wins that set up a unique semifinal slate.
- The semifinals will be held on Jan. 8-9, with the national title on Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.
- The Fiesta and Peach Bowls will host the semifinals, featuring Miami vs. the Sugar Bowl winner and Oregon vs. Indiana.
The stage is set for a thrilling culmination of the 2025-26 CFP, as the three teams look to claim the national championship.
