Miami Advances to National Championship with Last-Second Victory Over Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl
The Miami Hurricanes secured a 31-27 win over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
The Miami Hurricanes clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship by defeating the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8, 2026. Quarterback Carson Beck led a decisive drive, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining. Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception.
Miami's offense amassed 459 total yards, including 191 rushing yards on 51 carries. Running backs Mark Fletcher and CharMar Brown combined for 187 yards and a touchdown on 36 carries. Wide receiver Keelan Marion contributed seven receptions for 114 yards, highlighted by a 52-yard touchdown catch.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss threw for 277 yards and a touchdown. Running back Kewan Lacy added a 73-yard touchdown run, the longest allowed by Miami's defense since 2018.
The Hurricanes will face the winner of the Peach Bowl between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon in the national championship game on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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