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  Ohio State’s Path to Victory Against Miami: Physicality, Pressure, and Patience The blueprint for beating Miami is no longer theoretical—it’s already been tested. Louisville and SMU both exposed the same vulnerabilities: disrupt Carson Beck with relentless pressure, eliminate the run game, and force Miami into a one-dimensional offense. Beck has shown a clear tendency to make mistakes under duress, particularly when interior pressure arrives early and often. Ohio State has the defensive personnel to turn that weakness into a decisive advantage. The Buckeyes’ defensive line is the most important unit in this matchup. By rotating fresh bodies and collapsing the pocket without over-blitzing, Ohio State can replicate—and exceed—the disruption that gave Miami problems earlier this season. Winning first down is critical. When Miami is forced into second- and third-and-long, their offense becomes predictable, allowing disguised coverages and late safety rotations to bait Beck into turno...