Ohio State’s most recent high‑profile loss was a 24–14 defeat to Miami in the 2025 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, which ended the Buckeyes’ season at 12–2.

Recent loss context

  • The loss came in a New Year’s Six bowl (the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic) against No. 10 Miami.
  • Ohio State entered the game ranked No. 2 and finished the year with a 12–2 record after this defeat.

How the Miami game unfolded

  • Miami led 14–0 at halftime, and Ohio State rallied to pull within 17–14 early in the fourth quarter before Miami sealed the game with a late touchdown to make it 24–14.
  • Buckeye quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 287 yards and a touchdown, with standout receiver Jeremiah Smith posting 157 receiving yards and a score in the loss.

Broader season note

  • Ohio State had spent most of the 2025 season ranked No. 1, finishing the regular season 12–0 before closing with back‑to‑back postseason losses, including the defeat to Miami.

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