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Miami Hurricanes Football is the official X account of the University of Miami's football program, boasting millions of followers and a history of sharing team updates, highlights, and fan engagement content. Their style is energetic, celebratory, and fan-focused, often using emojis, hashtags like #GoCanes, and live game reactions to build excitement. As the primary voice of a storied ACC powerhouse with multiple national titles, their posts carry high credibility in college football circles.
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This post celebrates the Miami Hurricanes' 24-14 upset victory over the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl CFP quarterfinal on December 31, 2025, advancing Miami to the semifinals. Key moments include Mark Fletcher Jr.'s touchdown catch and 90 rushing yards, plus Keionte Scott's 72-yard interception return for a score, leading to a 14-0 halftime edge. Despite Ohio State's second-half rally led by Jeremiah Smith's 157 receiving yards and a touchdown, Miami's defense sealed the win with another interception.
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The post is trending due to the shocking upset of defending national champions Ohio State by underdog No. 10 Miami on New Year's Eve, right after the game on December 31, 2025. As a playoff quarterfinal, it eliminates a top seed and propels Miami toward a potential national title run, sparking massive fan reactions amid the expanded 12-team CFP format. The timing aligns with peak college football buzz heading into semifinals.
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- 1Miami's defense forced two interceptions from Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, including a game-sealing pick in the final minute.
- 2Mark Fletcher Jr. led Miami with 90 rushing yards and a 9-yard TD catch, pivotal in controlling the game's tempo.
- 3Jeremiah Smith, a Miami native, had a career-best 157 yards and a TD for Ohio State but couldn't overcome the deficit.
- 4This marks the fifth straight quarterfinal loss for top-four CFP seeds with first-round byes.
- 5Miami advances to the Fiesta Bowl semifinals against Georgia or Ole Miss on January 8, 2026.
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No. 10 Miami Beats No. 2 Ohio State in Cotton Bowl; Advances to College Football Playoff Semifinals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohio State.
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Playoff Quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. ET No. 10 Seed Miami vs. No. 2 Seed Ohio State AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas No. 3 seed Ohio State
https://africa.espn.com/college-football/recap
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Miami_Hurricanes_bowl_games
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