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Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

January 9, 2026

The Miami Hurricanes secured a thrilling 31-27 victory over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, sending them to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Quarterback Carson Beck's late three-yard touchdown scramble with just 18 seconds remaining sealed the win for Miami, which is now set to compete for its first national title since 2001 on its home field.

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

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Miami defeated Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal.
Carson Beck scored the game-winning touchdown with 18 seconds left.
The victory sends Miami to the national championship game, their first since 2001.
The championship game will be held at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami's home field.
Both teams ended the season with a 13-2 record.

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Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

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