Ole Miss and Miami set to face off in College Football Playoff semifinals

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Ole Miss and Miami are set to compete in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. The matchup features Ole Miss's high-powered offense against Miami's strong defense. Ole Miss, led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy, boasts the nation's second-best offense in yards per game. Miami, with a defense spearheaded by Rueben Bain Jr., has made a strong playoff showing after a challenging season, including victories over Texas A&M and Ohio State. The winner will advance to the national championship game in Miami Gardens, Florida, to face the victor of the Indiana-Oregon matchup in the Peach Bowl. The semifinal game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.
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