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Miami Faces Cold Showdown to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Miami needs a win in the regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Panthers to preserve slim College Football Playoff hopes.
Kickoff in Pittsburgh will be at 34 degrees.
Carson Beck, Miami quarterback, welcomes the cold, calling it "real football weather."
Miami enters with a three-game winning streak and has outscored opponents 113-34 during that stretch.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) system debuted in 2014, replacing the Bowl Championship Series and introducing a four-team knockout format to determine the national champion in NCAA Division I FBS football. This shift aimed to enhance competitiveness and accountability, as seen in Miami's recent three-game winning streak, with a 113-34 scoring margin, reflecting the heightened stakes for teams vying for playoff spots.

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Story summary

Miami needs a win in the regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Panthers to preserve slim College Football Playoff hopes.
Kickoff in Pittsburgh will be at 34 degrees.
Carson Beck, Miami quarterback, welcomes the cold, calling it "real football weather."
Miami enters with a three-game winning streak and has outscored opponents 113-34 during that stretch.

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