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Miami, Ole Miss Clash in Fiesta Bowl Semifinals!

1/6/2026

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Miami Faces Ole Miss

CFP semifinals feature No. 10 Miami vs No. 6 Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl on January 8.
Miami is favored for its defense and rushing game after upsetting Ohio State in the quarterfinals.
Ole Miss, led by Trinidad Chambliss, seeks momentum after defeating Georgia.
The winner faces No. 1 Indiana or No. 5 Oregon in the championship on January 19, with Indiana the favorite after Rose Bowl win over Alabama.

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Hurricanes Upset Buckeyes

Miami Hurricanes defeated Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl, an upset.
Carson Beck led the Hurricanes as the defense scored and OSU rushed minus-3 yards.
Miami's defense forced turnovers and kept pressure throughout the game.
The win sets up a semifinal against No. 3 Georgia or No. 6 Ole Miss on January 8.
The victory signals Miami's resurgence under coach Mario Cristobal, seeking their first national title since 2001.

History

Historical Context

The Miami Hurricanes football team, established in 1926, achieved its fifth national championship in 2001 by defeating Nebraska 37-14 in the Rose Bowl. This victory capped a perfect 12-0 season and highlighted a period of dominance, producing 38 NFL draft picks from 1995 to 2001. Under coach Mario Cristobal, the program seeks to reclaim its former glory in college football.

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Miami Faces Ole Miss

CFP semifinals feature No. 10 Miami vs No. 6 Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl on January 8.
Miami is favored for its defense and rushing game after upsetting Ohio State in the quarterfinals.
Ole Miss, led by Trinidad Chambliss, seeks momentum after defeating Georgia.
The winner faces No. 1 Indiana or No. 5 Oregon in the championship on January 19, with Indiana the favorite after Rose Bowl win over Alabama.

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