When college football ushered in the 12-team playoff, it came with the understanding that some early-round matchups would be underwhelming. The first round saw Oregon dismantle James Madison and Mississippi run Tulane off the field amid its coaching turbulence. The Miami Hurricanes were the only one-possession victors, taking down Texas A&M 10-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. Their reward is a No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes team with legitimate championship aspirations. As 10-point 'dogs in Arlington, Miami will need its stars to show out against the best defense in college football. There will be no shortage of Sunday players on display in the Cotton Bowl, setting the scene for the final...
