Miami Shocks Texas A&M, Advances in College Playoff
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College Station, Texas — Miami upset Texas A&M 10-3 in Saturday's College Football Playoff first-round game at Kyle Field, advancing to face No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve. Miami's defense pressured Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed into three turnovers and seven sacks, while freshman Malachi Toney scored an 11-yard touchdown late in the game under pressure. The teams played a scoreless first half amid high winds that disrupted kickers; Miami's Carter Davis converted a second-half field goal. Texas A&M had a late red-zone chance but failed to score. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Sporting News, Covers.com, Sportskeeda, CBS Sports, KXAN.com and ExBulletin.
Timeline of Events
- Regular season concluded: Miami 10-2, Texas A&M 11-1.
- CFP selection and seeding placed Texas A&M at No. 7 and Miami at No. 10.
- First-round game at Kyle Field began; high winds affected kicking units.
- Scoreless halftime persisted; Miami later converted a field goal and forced turnovers.
- Miami recorded seven sacks, forced three turnovers, won 10-3, and advanced to the Cotton Bowl.
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Miami University's football program, coaching staff, and key players benefited from a defensive performance that secured a 10-3 victory over Texas A&M and advanced them to the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State.
Texas A&M's team, fans, and coaching staff suffered from three turnovers and a seven-sack defensive collapse that resulted in a 10-3 defeat and elimination from the College Football Playoff first round.
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Miami Shocks Texas A&M, Advances in College Playoff
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