Carson Beck’s late heroics punch Miami Hurricanes’ ticket to national title game
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The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl, held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 8, 2026. Miami quarterback Carson Beck scored a decisive 3-yard rushing touchdown with 18 seconds remaining, concluding a 15-play, 75-yard drive. Beck also completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, earning the game's offensive MVP title.
The Hurricanes, the last at-large team in the 12-team playoff, will compete for their sixth national championship and first since 2001. They will face the winner of the Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium. Ole Miss ended their season with a 13-2 record.
Miami's performance was marked by a dominant time of possession, with running back Mark Fletcher Jr. contributing 133 rushing yards. However, the team struggled with penalties and missed opportunities
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