If Miami was looking for a weakness in Ohio State, it didn’t reveal one at the podium.
From head coach Mario Cristobal to offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, the Hurricanes pointed to the Buckeyes’ elite talent, physicality and composure in their Cotton Bowl press conferences, singling out stars like Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin while acknowledging the challenge of facing the defending national champions.
Here's a recap of what Cristobal, Dawson and Hetherman shared about the Buckeyes on Monday:
Head coach Mario Cristobal
“They play like a team that are the defending national champions.