Miami Beats Ole Miss, Reaches CFP Title Game
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GLENDALE, Ariz. On Thursday, Miami defeated Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal at State Farm Stadium, advancing to the national championship. Carson Beck led a 75-yard, 15-play final drive and scored a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left. Beck passed for 268 yards with two touchdowns. Ole Miss reached the Miami 35 on the final play but officials declined to flag pass interference. Miami will host the title game on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Nov. 30, 2025: Lane Kiffin departs Ole Miss to accept LSU position.
- Early December 2025: Ole Miss wins playoff games versus James Madison and Georgia to reach semifinal.
- Jan. 8, 2026: Fiesta Bowl semifinal at State Farm Stadium; Miami defeats Ole Miss 31-27.
- Jan. 8, 2026: Final Ole Miss play prompts pass interference claims; no penalty called.
- Jan. 19, 2026: Miami set to host CFP national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium.
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The Miami program, its players and coaches, local Miami-area businesses, and Miami's recruiting efforts benefited directly from the win and advancement to the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Ole Miss players, coaching staff, and their supporters suffered the loss and missed opportunity to play for the national title, a result complicated by debate over a potential unflagged pass interference on the final play.
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