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Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Miami coach Mario Cristobal held a media day press conference in Arlington, Texas, ahead of their Cotton Bowl matchup, which this year serves as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game. It marks Ohio State’s third consecutive appearance in the Cotton Bowl.

News Article:

Buckeyes and Hurricanes Set for Cotton Bowl Showdown: Coaches Address Media

ARLINGTON, Texas – Coaches Ryan Day of Ohio State and Mario Cristobal of Miami met with the media on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas, to discuss their upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup. The game, scheduled for Wednesday night, will serve as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, adding extra weight to the traditional bowl game. This marks Ohio State’s third straight trip to the Cotton Bowl. Both coaches addressed questions about their teams’ preparation and strategies for the highly anticipated game.

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