On September 11th, Ohio State will get it's first good test in a re-match of their 2003 National Championship opponent, the Miami Hurricanes. The Buckeyes will take on the 'Canes on a Saturday in Miami. These 2 teams have only played each other 4 times, with the most memorable being in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl for the National Championship. OSU leads the overall series 3-1.

Historical Scores for Ohio State vs. Miami
| Year |
Score |
| 2010 |
W 26-13 |
| 2003 |
W 31-24, Fiesta |
| 1999 |
L 12-23, Kick-Off Classic |
| 1977 |
W 10-0 |
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