Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day announced a major change for Ohio State ahead of their Cotton Bowl matchup against the Miami Hurricanes on New Year's Eve.

Ohio State can improve to 2-0 against the Hurricanes in postseason matchups with a victory in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State starts its postseason run against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The lead-up to the Dec. 31 game continues the bowl game schedule of having numerous players on offense and defense discuss the matchup. The offense was represented by Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Carson Hinzman, Max Klare and Jeremiah Smith.

Oho State's Jeremiah Smith confirmed two things Monday during a news conference to preview the Cotton Bowl. The first-team All-American receiver is looking forward to facing his hometown Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Dec.

No. 2 Ohio State will begin its quest for a second consecutive national title in Dec. 31's Cotton Bowl against No. 10 Miami. The Hurricanes secured their spot in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals with a road victory versus 10-seed Texas A&M in the first round.

The Miami Hurricanes set a new program first, earning their first-ever College Football Playoff win 10-3 over the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday afternoon in College Station. The game was a physical, defensive battle for four quarters.