GLENDALE, Ariz. – The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) Fiesta Bowl semifinal, clinching a spot in the 2026 CFP National Championship with a late touchdown drive.

Beck’s Late Touchdown Secures Win

With 18 seconds left, Miami quarterback Carson Beck scored on a 3-yard touchdown run, finishing a 15-play, 75-yard drive that gave the Hurricanes the lead. Beck totaled 268 passing yards, two touchdowns,

Game Features Multiple Lead Changes

The Fiesta Bowl featured several momentum shifts:

  • Miami opened with a field goal, but Ole Miss responded with a 73-yard touchdown run.
  • Miami answered with a CharMar Brown rushing touchdown and a 52-yard Keelan Marion touchdown reception from Beck to lead 17-10 at halftime.
  • After halftime, Ole Miss added field goals and a late touchdown pass from Trinidad Chambliss to Dae’Quan Wright, briefly leading 27-24 with under four minutes remaining.

Miami responded with Beck’s game-winning run.

Key Performers and Stats

  • Carson Beck (Miami) – 268 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; game-winning rushing touchdown.
  • Keelan Marion (Miami) – 114 receiving yards, 1 TD.
  • Malachi Toney (Miami) – 81 receiving yards, 1 TD.
  • Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss) – Key plays kept Rebels competitive.

Miami’s Road to the National Championship

This victory concludes a strong postseason run for the Hurricanes, who entered the expanded 12-team CFP as the final at-large team and eliminated higher-seeded opponents throughout the playoffs.

Miami now awaits the winner of the Oregon vs. Indiana semifinal for a chance to win its sixth national championship, with the title game scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium – Miami’s home field.

Ole Miss Ends Record-Setting Season

The loss ends a 13-2 season for Ole Miss- one of the best in program history- and leaves them just short of their first national title game. Despite coaching changes and entering as underdogs, the Rebels earned national attention for their performance.

What’s Next for Miami Hurricanes

Miami’s season continues with a shot at the 2025-26 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.