Miami Outlasts Texas A&M 10-3 in CFP First-Round, Advances to Cotton Bowl
On December 20, 2025, Miami defeated Texas A&M 10-3 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) first-round at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. This victory advances Miami to the Cotton Bowl, where they will face Ohio State on December 31. Malachi Toney's 11-yard touchdown catch with under two minutes left provided the game-winning score for Miami. Mark Fletcher Jr. contributed with a career-high 172 rushing yards, helping the Hurricanes advance.
Miami scored their first points in the third quarter with a 21-yard field goal by Carter Davis, who nevertheless missed three field goals in gusty winds. The 10-3 score marks the first points after a scoreless first half in CFP history. In the final minute, Marcel Reed threw an end-zone interception, sealing the win for Miami.
Miami remains in national-title contention, pursuing its sixth title and first since 2001. Texas A&M extends its national championship drought, having not won a title since 1939. Notably, Miami earned the final at-large playoff spot over Notre Dame after beating Notre Dame 27-24 in their season opener.
