Ohio State enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Miami in the Cotton Bowl, 63rd nationally, averaging 162.77 rushing yards per game. Bo Jackson leads Ohio State and is 28th nationally, averaging 86.25 rushing yards per game.
If Miami can stop the run and make Ohio State one-dimensional, that will allow Rueben Bain, Akheem Mesidor and the Miami pass rush to let loose and get after Buckeyes' quarterback Juilan Sayin. Jackson leads Power Four true freshmen with 1,030 rushing yards and 697 yards after contact per Max Chadwick of Pro Football Focus.