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Miami Hurricanes Aim for Championship Amid Distractions

1/4/2026

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Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal says they must stay focused for the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal against Mississippi.
The Hurricanes earned a school-record 12 wins and seek their first national championship since 2001.
Cristobal, who previously worked under Nick Saban, warns against distractions, calling them 'rat poison' that derail teams.
He says both teams should ignore factors, including Ole Miss's coaching situation, to prepare in Glendale, Arizona.

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Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal says they must stay focused for the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal against Mississippi.
The Hurricanes earned a school-record 12 wins and seek their first national championship since 2001.
Cristobal, who previously worked under Nick Saban, warns against distractions, calling them 'rat poison' that derail teams.
He says both teams should ignore factors, including Ole Miss's coaching situation, to prepare in Glendale, Arizona.