US EditionChasing a Championship: Miami Battles Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl for Spot in National Championship
Miami uses a power running game and opportunistic defense to control possession, leading to a quarterfinal upset and exploiting Ole Miss's middle-tier run defense, Coach Cristobal said.
- On Thursday, the Miami Hurricanes will lean on their offensive line and defense against the Ole Miss Rebels in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl in Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.
- By sustaining long drives and chewing clock, Miami relies on long, early drives to limit possessions, shown by a 10-play, five-minute series, while Mario Cristobal and Shannon Dawson emphasize short-yardage aggression.
- In playoff tests, the Hurricanes combined a turnover-creating defense with powerful rushing numbers, as Miami's defense forced five turnovers and Mark Fletcher Jr. and CharMar Brown scored key touchdowns.
- A win would send the Miami Hurricanes to their first national title game since 2003, with the College Football Playoff championship set for January 19, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
- Secondary markets show prices fell below $100 as of Jan.5 on Vivid Seats, StubHub, SeatGeek, and Viagogo while Ole Miss arrives after a 39-34 rally over the Georgia Bulldogs led by Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy.
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