Jeremiah Smith and his No. 2 seed Ohio State squad are watching this weekend’s College Football Playoff action with their feet kicked up. The Buckeyes, along with the other three teams who earned first-round byes, get to find out their opponent for the upcoming quarterfinals.

Miami star Malachi Toney lined up for a punt return deep in their own territory, but Toney changed the game with a sensational return. Toney broke through 55 yards down to the Texas A&M 25-yard line to give the Hurricanes their best chance at points all afternoon.

The 2025 College Football Playoff first round continues with No. 10 Miami taking on No. 7 Texas A&M. The winner will advance to face No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The Hurricanes lead 3-0 in the third quarter. Follow for live play-by-play updates and analysis from The Athletic’s college football staff.