We are one step closer to crowning a national champion for the 2025 college football season. We started with 12 teams in the College Football Playoff bracket, and now we're down to seven as the quarterfinal round has begun. That also means some of the best squads in the nation are ready to take their rightful place on center stage.

Here are the highlights from Wednesday's four bowl games — the Reliaquest Bowl, Sun Bowl, Citrus Bowl and Las Vegas Bowl.

Both teams had empty possessions, but Miami conducted a methodical drive in the final five minutes to kill some clock and eventually put the game away with a touchdown pass from Carson Beck to Mark Fletcher. An interception on Ohio State's following drive sealed the win for Miami.

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The 2025-26 College Football Playoffs bracket is set, with 12 teams racing for the national championship title.

Check out this article for a complete list of 2025-2026 college football bowl games, including dates, times, how to watch, and more.

The quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff begins New Year's Eve, with No. 2 Ohio State taking on No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET. The winner advances to the CFP semifinals.

There are five college football games on New Year's Eve, including a CFP quarterfinal matchup between Miami and Ohio State at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/tennessee as Tennessee Football Defensive Back Announces He is Entering NCAA Transfer Portal.