The teams had previously met once, in a 1991 contest won by Miami, 40–3.
[6] Oklahoma State entered the game with a 7–3 record (6–3 in conference), 21st in CFP rankings.
Miami entered the game with an 8–2 record (7–2 in conference), 18th in the AP Poll and CFP rankings.
The Hurricanes' two losses were to ranked teams; Clemson and North Carolina.
at Camping World Stadium • Orlando, Florida Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game.